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Who does language belong to? A fight over the Lakota Language
Mar 27, 2024
The podcast explores the debate on revitalizing the Lakota language, with discussions on codification vs. tradition. It delves into the efforts of the Lakota Language Consortium and the battle over language ownership within the Lakota Nation. The complex issues of copyright, indigenous sovereignty, and cultural preservation are highlighted, shedding light on the challenges of preserving a language amidst declining native speakers.
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- Debate exists on standardizing Lakota for easier learning or preserving its diverse forms, posing a challenge for revitalization efforts.
- Ownership disputes between educators and LLC over Lakota language materials reveal tensions in cultural stewardship and preservation strategies.
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Lakota Language Endangerment and Ownership Fight
The Lakota language faces a critical threat due to the average speaker age being over 75. The status of the language being highly endangered prompts a complex intergenerational struggle over its preservation. Issues of ownership arise with the US legal system unable to fully resolve the puzzle of whether language should be considered property. Educators dedicated to saving the language find themselves in conflict over the best approach, highlighting the challenge of uniting efforts for language revitalization.
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