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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)