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Immersion School is Saving a Native American Language

Immersion School is Saving a Native American Language
Immersion School is Saving a Native American Language
Author
Indian Country Today
Year

The White Clay Immersion School on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation in Harlem, Montana is trying to save the A’ani language. Thanks to the school’s efforts 26 students, a record for the school, are currently studying the Native American language...

language immersion
language revitalization
cultural preservation
citizen education
Native Nations
Fort Belknap Indian Community
Resource Type
News and Opinion
Topics
Cultural Affairs
Citation

Indian Country Today Staff. "Immersion School is Saving a Native American Language." Indian Country Today, February 12, 2012. Article. (https://ictnews.org/archive/immersion-school-is-saving-a-native-american-language, accessed July 21, 2023)

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