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Who does language belong to? A fight over the Lakota Language

Who does language belong to? A fight over the Lakota Language

FromCode Switch


Who does language belong to? A fight over the Lakota Language

FromCode Switch

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Length:
39 minutes
Released:
Mar 27, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Many Lakota people agree: It's imperative to revitalize the Lakota language. But how exactly to do that is a matter of broader debate. Should Lakota be codified and standardized to make learning it easier? Or should the language stay as it always has been, defined by many different ways of writing and speaking? We explore this complex, multi-generational fight that's been unfolding in the Lakota Nation, from Standing Rock to Pine Ridge.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Released:
Mar 27, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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