Native American tribes gather to kickstart International Decade of Indigenous Languages

Episode 3 January 14, 2022 00:03:08
Native American tribes gather to kickstart International Decade of Indigenous Languages
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Native American tribes gather to kickstart International Decade of Indigenous Languages

Jan 14 2022 | 00:03:08

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Eddie Arrieta

Show Notes

Navajo, the most widely spoken indigenous language within US territory, is spoken by less than 200,000 people. In the coming decade, the UN plans to provide indigenous peoples with the support needed to preserve and revitalize their native languages.

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