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Marie's Dictionary
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There are only about 200 remaining members of the Wukchumni of central California, and Marie Wilcox is the last fluent speaker of her tribal language. Like most Native Americans, the Wukchumni did not write their language. The 80-year-old Ms. Wilcox has spent the last 7 years writing a dictionary of Wukchumni and giving weekly lessons to her daughter and other tribal members, but few seem dedicated enough to learn to speak the language fluently. With the help of her grandson, Ms. Wilcox is now recording the dictionary, as well as traditional stories like the "How We Got Our Hands" parable featured in this film.
Be The Change
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Learn more about the Global Oneness Project, which brings stories like Marie's Dictionary to classrooms around the U.S.
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Culture is deeply embedded in language. Learn how some Native American tribes are embracing technology to try and save their languages from extinction.
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Do you have a tradition or saying that has been passed on through the generations? Keep it going by teaching it to the young people in your life.
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