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From http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2015/04/27/10-ways-boost-tribal-language-programs-160111

10 Ways to Boost Tribal Language Programs
By Christina Rose
April 27, 2015

Community participation is the biggest challenge in revitalizing tribal languages, and a recent podcast highlighted the successful efforts of two tribal language programs, The Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California and the Puyallup of Washington State.

Three speakers, Lisa Enos, Washoe, coordinator of the Washoe Language Program, and the Twulshooteed (Puyallup) instructor Amber Sterud-Hayward, Puyallup of Washington State, and Brittany Corpuz, Instructional Coach and a Grant Coordinator, brought insights from their programs, and offered nine ways to encourage language learning and cultural revival, with minimum funding.

Read the full article to see their suggestions: http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2015/04/27/10-ways-boost-tribal-language-programs-160111