Language lives on for tribes in Oklahoma despite determined erasure attempts

Language lives on for tribes in Oklahoma despite determined erasure attempts

From KOSU More than a century after U.S. Indian boarding schools attempted to erase Indigenous cultures and languages, tribal nations in Oklahoma are working to reclaim and teach their languages to the youth. Despite research showing how language learning can improve mental health outcomes, world language credits are not required for graduation following recent state legislation. The post Language lives on for tribes in Oklahoma despite determin…