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St. Ignatius tech company brings Native language in the digital age

August 29, 2014 /

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Innovative cultural preservation is sweeping across Indian Country.

Thanks to Governor Steve Bullock, the Department of Commerce and Indian Affairs a comprehensive effort, the Montana Indian Language Preservation Pilot Program (MILP3) http://www.nativeteachingaids.com/ , was launched last fall to preserve tribal languages in the state through a $2 million award that went out to tribal governments for language preservation.

Imagine browsing through your own smart phone’s "App store" and be able to download a talking dictionary or course that includes phrases such as "Oki kanaitapi," ("Hello, everyone" in Piikani) or "Ki su k kyukyit" ("Good day" in Kootenai); or any other Montana tribal language phrase you choose.

By Lailani Upham

Full Story: http://www.charkoosta.com/2014/2014_08_28/Native_Teaching_Aids.html

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