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TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2003

Efforts to keep Native American languages alive are hindered by limited funds, according to educators.

Some tribes can afford to use casino profits. The Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians in California spent $200,000 on a pre-school language program.

Other tribes have to rely on federal, state and other sources. Legislation under consideration in the Senate would provide funds for Native language programs.

Get the Story:
Indian languages are struggling to survive (Gannett News Service 5/27)
Linguistics Prof Revives Fight to Save Indigenous Languages (The Daily Californian 5/27)

Get the Bill:
Native American Languages Act Amendments Act of 2003 (S.575)

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Editorial: Bill will protect Native languages (05/21)
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Native language bill supported (5/16)