Montana Governor Announces Tribal Language Preservation Efforts (fwd link)

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*Montana Governor Announces Tribal Language Preservation Efforts*

Published on Thursday, 07 November 2013 14:56
Written by Mike Wessler, Governor Steve Bullock’s Office

HELENA, Mont. – Imagine browsing through your smartphone’s “App Store” and
being able to download a talking dictionary that includes phrases such as
“Shoo daa chii?” (“How are you?” in Apsáalooke) or “Ginnehayen” (“Thank
you” in Aa Nii).

Well, thanks to the start of a comprehensive effort to preserve Indian
languages in Montana, you may soon be able to do just that.

Governor Steve Bullock, Department of Commerce Director Meg O’Leary and
Director of Indian Affairs Jason Smith today announced the award of $2
million in funds to Montana’s tribal governments for language preservation
efforts through the Montana Indian Language Preservation Pilot Program
(MILP3).

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http://nativetimes.com/index.php/culture/9220-montana-governor-announces-tribal-language-preservation-efforts
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