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Lisa Murkowski: “Native languages are more than just words, they are a vital part of indigenous culture and identity and an important…”

On the recordMay 25, 2021
Native languages are more than just words, they are a vital part of indigenous culture and identity and an important tool to understand indigenous histories and continue these cultures for future generations.
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Lisa Murkowski
Republican · Alaska

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Murkowski emphasizes the cultural significance of Native languages.

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