Offer Local Native Language Courses in All U.S. School Systems
Required 2 semesters of a local or major Native American language course in all U.S. high schools: hire indigenous teachers to teach these classes. Justifications:
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European languages are currently required in U.S. high schools;
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Many Native American tribes are struggling to keep their languages alive;
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Native and non-native cultures and communities are overdue for healing.
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Learn More:
National Coalition of Native American Language Schools and Programs
The Conversation, “How I am learning to include Indigenous knowledge in the classroom” (9-21-2017)