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Language Revitalization

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culture1 year ago•7 min saved

"Lily Gladstone: Pride of the Blackfeet Nation"

Lily Gladstone, the first Indigenous person to win a Golden Globe for best actress, is having a profound impact on the Blackfeet Nation in Montana, where efforts to revitalize the endangered Blackfoot language are gaining momentum. Gladstone's success and embrace of her heritage and language are inspiring the community, with plans for Academy Awards watch parties and formal honors from the tribe's business council. Her achievements are seen as a victory for Indigenous representation and a validation of the ongoing language revitalization efforts on the reservation.

via The Washington Post|

#blackfeet-nation #culture #golden-globe

politics2 years ago•9 min saved

"Lost in Translation: New Zealand's Bilingual Road Sign Plan Takes a Surprising Twist"

New Zealand's plan to introduce bilingual road signs featuring both English and te reo Maori languages has sparked a racially charged debate ahead of the country's general election. The government aims to promote cultural understanding and social cohesion with the Maori community, but right-wing opposition parties argue that the signs will jeopardize road safety. Supporters believe the signs are crucial for preserving Maori cultural heritage and language revitalization efforts. The example of Wales, where bilingual signs have improved safety, is cited as a parallel. While concerns about design and placement of signs exist, experts argue that poor design, not multiple languages, can be dangerous.

via CNN|

#bilingual-road-signs #cultural-heritage #language-revitalization