The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced over $7 million in new funding awards for Native language projects. In 2024, ...

As Native language programs flourish in classrooms, Indian centers, tribal meeting rooms and online, President Donald Trump issued an executive order over the weekend declaring English would be the ...

In the past year, you’ve probably stumbled upon the words “endangered” or “extinct” in the news, most likely in reference to some species at risk. While these extinctions are a concern to keep in mind ...

On Jan. 17, 1893, the Hawaiian Kingdom was overthrown in a move that disregarded the rights and sovereignty of Native ...

This week on Almanac North explores the importance of preserving indigenous languages... This week on Almanac North explores the importance of preserving indigenous languages and cultural heritage in ...

BELLINGHAM — The Lummi Nation recently learned it is among 20 recipients of a Bureau of Indian Affairs Office grant to preserve native languages. The federal government this month announced the ...

X’unei Lance Twitchell teaches an advanced Tlingít course at University of Alaska Southeast on April 29, 2024. (Photo by Claire Stremple/Alaska Beacon) Before Monday evening’s advanced Tlingít ...

International Mother Language Day is celebrated every year on February 21 to encourage the preservation and protection of all languages. The observance was mandated by UNESCO in 1999, and it marks the ...

Governor Josh Green enacts legislation addressing Hawaiian Home Lands, language education, and sustainable tourism. June 28, 2024. (Office of the Governor image via Courthouse News Service) HONOLULU ...

Barefoot with braids and in a long, shiny black, gold and silver dress that merges tradition and futurism, Elisa Harkins took the stage at the Charleston Music Hall with not only her music but her ...