JOURNAL ARTICLE

Decolonizing Language Revitalization on Tuscarora Nation Territory.

  • Published In: Transactions of the American Philosophical Society, 2024, v. 113, n. 1. P. 31 1 of 3

  • Database: Humanities Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Hill, Rahnekawè·rih Montgomery 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the decolonization of language revitalization efforts on Tuscarora Nation Territory, focusing on the Tuscarora language, which lacks elder speakers. The author, a linguist and language activist, emphasizes the importance of Indigenous conceptualizations of relationships, responsibilities, and reciprocities. The article highlights the challenges and successes of the Tuscarora Language Program in preserving and revitalizing the language, emphasizing the need for strong relationships, trust-building, and accountability within the community. The loss of the last L1 speaker in 2018 is noted as a significant event, prompting a shift towards different relationships and strategies to ensure the survivance of the language program. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Transactions of the American Philosophical Society. 2024/03, Vol. 113, Issue 1, p31
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Language and Linguistics
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:00659746
  • DOI:10.1353/tap.2024.a925831
  • Accession Number:182252359
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