Cherokee language
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Duke University Launches Cherokee Language Course Amid Historical Reflection
Led by Gilliam Jackson, a fluent Cherokee speaker from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, the course represents more than just an addition to the university’s curriculum — it's a critical step in acknowledging its history of suppressing the language.
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Language researchers, digital archivists receive grants from NEH
Earlier this month, the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) announced that it would be doling out $27.4 million in grants for more than 200 humanities projects throughout the nation — including a project that could be pivotal for preservation of the Cherokee language.