01/16/2018
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"Do you see one of the things that happens with young people your age, if they learn Cherokee fluently, they feel more motivated to succeed, to interact with the community, to make sure that you grow a..."
"Native language revitalization has been a long-time priority for me, and I appreciate the Committee highlighting this issue."
"And you specifically highlight the importance of funding to support growth of local leadership, staffing, facilities, materials, mentorships, and a tribal language teaching workforce, among other thin..."
"what the Cherokee Nation has done, is a really impressive move forward in terms of Native languages."