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Rejuvenating Alaska Native languages

Alaska is rich in Native languages. Just this past week the Legislature passed a bill making them official languages in our state. Hometown Alaska host Kathleen McCoy and guests explore the cultural heritage of Alaska Native languages and how they can be revived.

HOST:  Kathleen McCoy

GUESTS:


  • Roy Mitchell, linguistic anthropologist, Inuit language
  • Taylor Kairairuak, 2014 Yupik spelling bee champion
  • John Aapama Yakanak, Alutiiq-Sugpiaq language teacher
  • Katie Tunuchuk, Yupik teacher
  • Freda Dan, Yupik Spelling Bee organizer

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LIVE BROADCAST: Wednesday, April 30, 2014. 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. (Alaska time)

REPEAT BROADCAST: Wednesday, April 30, 2014. 9:00 – 10:00 p.m. (Alaska time)

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