Mohegan women revive tribe's long-silent language through a project using historical texts and related languages.

Mohegan women are reviving their tribe's language, not spoken fluently for over a century. The Mohegan Language Learning Project uses diaries and writings from historical figures, along with guidance from linguist Jesse Little Doe Baird. By cross-referencing with related Algonquian languages like Wôpanâak, they aim to rebuild the language, fostering cultural pride and identity.

November 24, 2024
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