
Who does language belong to? A fight over the Lakota Language
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Preserving the Lakota Language: A Controversial Ownership Dispute
The chapter delves into the controversy surrounding ownership of the Lakota language, with Ray criticizing the Lakota language consortium for allegedly appropriating their heritage. Ray stresses the connection between the language and its people, highlighting the ongoing battle between his approach and the LLC's standardized system.
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