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104: Reading and language play in Sámi - Interview with Hanna-Máret Outakoski

Lingthusiasm - A podcast that's enthusiastic about linguistics

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The Significance of Writing in Indigenous Languages

This chapter explores the critical role of writing in Indigenous languages, particularly Nord-Sámi, as a means of memory and participation in society. It discusses the challenges faced in teaching writing, including resource limitations and varying orthographies, emphasizing that mastery involves more than just learning the alphabet. The conversation also highlights the importance of spelling in representing Sami identity and the complexities of the language's grammar and cultural significance.

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