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| Title | Article: Program Teaches Quechan Indians Their Native Tongue |
| Body | From http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20355004&BRD=1817&PAG=461&dept_id=222087&rfi=6 Program teaches Quechan Indians their native tongue By ANNE SLAGILL August 4, 2009 When it comes to saving their native language, the Quechan people say they believe children are the future. Judith Prietta directs the Quechan Indian tribe's language preservation program. Prietta says her team targets young people because "the little ones learn quick." The language program is open to tribal members of all ages, however. The program has been in place for five years and the tribe currently boasts about 100 fluent speakers, according to Prietta. Classes are voluntary and available at no charge to anyone who would like to learn. Read the full article at http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20355004&BRD=1817&PAG=461&dept_id=222087&rfi=6 |
| Source | Tri-Valley Central |
| Inputdate | 2009-08-16 11:24:06 |
| Lastmodifieddate | 2009-08-16 11:24:06 |
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| Publishdate | 2009-08-17 00:00:00 |
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