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An Indigenous language, back from the brink
An Indigenous language, back from the brink
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17 minutes
Released:
Jan 24, 2022
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Podcast episode
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Native American culture and history have long been ignored or romanticized as vestiges of a lost people — or both.The Serrano people of Southern California have seen their Indigenous language nearly vanish. But tribe member Ernest Siva has been working to save it. Among his efforts: The octogenarian contributes to Cal State San Bernardino’s language program.Then, 25-year-old Mark Araujo-Levinson found the classes through a Google search — and started making YouTube videos of himself learning the language.Today, we hear their voices. And L.A. Times Metro reporter Nathan Solis takes us through their story and how their efforts have gained momentum.More reading:The Indigenous Serrano language was all but gone. This man is resurrecting itSan Bernardino County recognizes Serrano language and museums sitting on tribal landTongva, Los Angeles’ first language, opens the door to a forgotten time and place
Released:
Jan 24, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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