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Peer reviewedMcCarty, Teresa L.; Watahomigie, Lucille J. – Language, Culture and Curriculum, 1998
Provides an overview of indigenous-education programs in the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii. Discussion focuses on the historical context that has seen consistent attempts to eradicate the languages and life ways of Native Americans. Case studies are presented that illustrate the role of indigenous-language-education programs in…
Descriptors: Alaska Natives, American Indian Languages, American Indians, Case Studies
Download full textDemmert, William G., Jr. – 1993
As part of a symposium on issues related to diversity and American education reform in the context of Goal 3 of the National Education Goals, this paper addresses public attitudes about languages that are different from official or national languages. It is noted that the use of a native language as the medium of instruction to rebuild historical…
Descriptors: Alaska Natives, American Indian Culture, American Indian Languages, Cultural Pluralism
