Ka`chi Lobo Golden is the last living speaker of the Acjachemen language. But she says it will eventually make a return even when she goes away.
Golden is known as the "Revealer" of her tribe. She teaches a few select students a version of the language used in ceremonies and for spiritual purposes.
The Acjachemen Tribe, also known as the Juane�o Band of Mission Indians, is one of the smallest in the state. The tribe is waiting for an answer on its petition for federal recognition.
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(The Orange County Register 8/16)
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California woman last living speaker of language
Tuesday, August 17, 2004
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