University of Minnesota introduces Dakota language major to revitalize and teach the endangered language.

The University of Minnesota has launched a Dakota language major to boost the number of speakers and teachers. With few first-language speakers, the program aims to train students for immersion teaching. Students like Summer Jensvold see the language as crucial to Dakota culture, while Evelyn Ashford hopes it will make the language more common. Wakiƞyaƞ Waƞbli supports creating accessible learning spaces online to promote the language's wider use.

November 30, 2024
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