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ATMs in Hawaii Learn to Say “Aloha Mai”
Back in December we blogged about a project called Ike Kū‘oko‘a which aims to transcribe 60,000 pages of digital Hawaiian language newspaper text into searchable typescript. Some of the newspapers date back as far as 1834, and project organizers see … Continue reading
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Tagged ATM, Bank, Bank of Hawaii, Hawaii, Ike Kū‘oko‘a, newspaper
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Want to be Inspired? Check out the New Chickasaw Language Website!
Earlier this week we got an exciting email from one of our Spoken First readers. She wanted to tip us off about a Chickasaw Language Channel that is now live on the website Chickasaw.tv. I had never heard of Chickasaw.tv … Continue reading
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Tagged Chickasaw, Chickasaw.tv, web site
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Language Fair Draws Over 650 Native Youth
Earlier this month, over 650 students in grades Pre-K through 12 participated in the 10th annual Oklahoma Native American Youth Language Fair in Norman, Oklahoma. Students competed in categories such as spoken language, poetry, language with song, and poster art. … Continue reading
New Book Highlights Relationship between Place and Alaska Native Languages
Earlier this month, Sea Alaska Heritage published a book that was 20 years in the making—and according to reviewers, it was worth the wait. Haa Léelk’w Hás Aaní Saax’ú: Our Grandparents’ Names on the Land is a compilation of nearly … Continue reading
Colorado Makes Teaching Native Languages in Schools Easier
Back in February we told readers about a bill working its way through the Colorado General Assembly that would make it easier for schools to secure instructors for Native American language classes. The bill was designed to address a problem … Continue reading
Free Source Code for Language App Made Available
Last week we blogged about the launch of a very cool Ojibwe-English talking dictionary. This week we have more good Ojibwe-related news for you. A new free app for the iPad, iPod Touch, and iPhone not only makes learning Ojibwe … Continue reading
Ojibwe Talking Dictionary Launched Today
Earlier today, the Department of American Indian Studies at the University of Minnesota launched a ground-breaking website called the Ojibwe People’s Dictionary. The professors and students who created the site wanted to create a compelling, interactive experience that would make … Continue reading
