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Blackfeet educators support Native language bill
MONDAY, MAY 19, 2003 Blackfeet language educators from the Blackfeet Nation of Montana testified in support of a Native language bill. Rosalyn LaPier, director of the Piegan Institute's Nizipuhwahsin School, and teacher Jocelyn Davis-DesRosier appeared before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs last Thursday. They said the school has improved the academic performance and self-esteem of students. The school teaches up to grades 8. It currently has 32 students. Get the Story:
Blackfeet push to preserve language (The Great Falls Tribune 5/18) Relevant Links:
Piegan Institute - http://www.pieganinstitute.org Get the Bill:
Native American Languages Act Amendments Act of 2003 (S.575) Related Stories:
Native language bill supported (5/16)