Indigenous Languages Around the World
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ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi
Spoken by native Hawaiian people in Hawai‘i, U.S.A., where English is the dominant language.
The native speaker population is 16,864 in Hawai‘i and 24,042 in USA (2008). The native population is 289,924 in Hawai’i and 527,077 in USA (2010). The total population is 1,431,603 in Hawai’i and 321,418,820 in USA (2015.)
There are primary and secondary education schools, including 11 Hawaiian Language Preschools (Pūnana Leo), and 21 Hawaiian Language Medium Schools. It is also taught as a subject at universities (B.A., M.A., and PhD degrees in language).
It is an official language.
On the radio, there are few weekly radio programs in language. On television, there is Partial Language Programing (Oiwi TV).
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Te Reo Māori
Spoken by Maori people in New Zealand, where English is the dominant language.
The native speaker population is 148,395 (2013). The native population is 712,200 (2015). The total population is 4,596,700 (2015).
There are primary and secondary education schools, including 460 + Te Reo Māori Preschools (Kohanga Reo), 115 Maori Medium Schools and 441 English Meidum Schools that teach Māori. It is also taught as a subject at universities.
It is an official language. It also receives $225 milllion per year in government funding. Some government departments provide information in English and Te Reo Māori
On the radio, there are few weekly radio programs in the language. On television, there is Partial Language Programing (Oiwi TV).
On the radio, there are 29 Iwi Māori Radio Stations in the language. On television, there is Full Language Programing (Maori TV).
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Anishinaabemowen
Spoken by Ojibwe people in Minnesota, between both U.S.A. and Canada. In both countries, English is the dominant language.
The native speaker population is 5,000 (1990). The native population is 104,000 (1990). The total population is 5,771,337 in Hawai’i and 321,418,820 in USA (2015).
There is a K-6 Language Immersion School in Leech Lake, MN, a pre-school language Immersion (Red Lake, MN), and Adult Language Immersion Weekend Learning Series (Fond Du Lac, MN).
All federally recognized tribes in MN have declared official language of tribes.
On the radio, there is KOJB Radio, which hosts weekly language and cultural lessons.
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Lakotiyapi
Spoken by Lakota people in North Dakota, USA, where English is the dominant language.
The native speaker population is 6,000 (1997). The native population is 20,000 (1997). The total population is 756,927 in Hawai’i and 321,418,820 in USA (2015).
The is a Language Preschool in North Dakota and 4 Lakota Language Preschools/Elementary Schools in South Dakota.
It is an Official Language at the tribal level.
On the radio, there are local radio stations with language focused time on various stations.
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Sámegiella
Spoken by Sámi people in Norway, where Norwegian is the dominant language.
The native speaker population is 20,000 (2013). The native population is 396,532 (2013). The total population is 5,214,900 (2015).
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Sámi
Spoken by Sámi people in Sweden, Finland, and Russia.
In Sweden, Swedish is the dominant language. In Finland, Finnish is the dominant language. In Russia, Russian is the dominant language. In Sweden, the total population is 9,845,155 (2015). In Finland, the total population is 5,400,000.
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Yupʻik
Spoken by Yupik people in Lower Kuskokwim, bethel County, Alaska, U.S.A., where English is the dominant language.
The native speaker population is 25,000 (2010). The native population is 10,000 (2010). The total population is 738,432 in Alaska and 321,418,820 in USA (2015).
The are language courses at University of Alaska Fairbanks.
In Tuntutuliak, Alaska, Yupik is official Language.
On the media, there are local media stations in the language, including KYUK (Bethel), KCUK FM (Chevak), KNBA (Anchorage) and Koahic Broadcast.
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Diné Bizaad
Spoken by Navajo people in Arizona, U.S.A.. In both countries, English is the dominant language.
The native speaker population is 171,000 (2010). The native population is 266,000 (2007). The total population is 6,828,065 in Hawai’i and 321,418,820 in USA (2015).
There are multiple education programs, including Prenatal-12, K-12, and K-6.
There is the Navajo Nation Code and the education law requires language and cultural teachings.
On the local radio, the stations include KTNN (AM radio station - Navajo with occasional English) KNDD (AM radio station - all Navajo).
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Piikani
Spoken by Blackfeet people in Minnesota, between U.S.A. and Canada, where English is the dominant language.
The total population is 1,032,949 in Montana and 321,418,820 in USA (2015).
In the US and Canada, there are Headstart, Elementary, Secondary, High School, and A.A. schools.
There is the Culture and Language Policy of Blackfoot Tribe.
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Tsalagi Gawonihisdi
Spoken by Cherokee people in North Carolina, U.S.A., where English is the dominant language.
The native speaker population is 140,000 (2007). The native population is 10,400 (2010). The total population is 10,042,802 in North Carolina and 321,418,820 in USA (2015).
Childcare- language nests
Immersion - 3yrs-5th grade
Ed - BAOfficial Language of Cherokee Nation
Radio: Weekly Program in Cherokee
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Keres
Spoken by Cochiti Pueblo people in New Mexico, U.S.A., where English is the dominant language.
The native speaker population is 6,680 (2007). The native population is 8,100 (2007). The total population is 2,085,109 in New Mexico and 321,418,820 in USA (2015).
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Kanienkéha
Spoken by Akwesasne Mohawk people in New York, U.S.A., where English is the dominant language.
The total population is 19,795,791 in New York and 321,418,820 in USA (2015).
Akwesasne Freedom School - Ages 1-16
Community Radio Station
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Wôpanâak
Spoken by Mashpee Wampanoag people in Massachusetts, U.S.A., where English is the dominant language.
The native speaker population is 4,000 (2006). The total population is 6,794,422 in Massachusetts and 321,418,820 in USA (2015).
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Hinónoʼeitíít
Spoken by Northern Arapaho Tribe people in Arapaho/Riverton, Wyoming, U.S.A., where English is the dominant language.
The native speaker population is 5,940 (2007). The native population is 1,000 (2007). The total population is 586,107 in Wyoming and 321,418,820 in USA (2015).
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Séliš
Spoken by the Salish Colville Confederated Tribe (Arrow Lakes Band) people in Spokane, Washington, U.S.A., where English is the dominant language.
The native speaker population is 1,300 (200). The native population is 210 (2010). The total population is 7,170,351 in Washington and 321,418,820 in USA (2015).
2 non-profit organizations in Colville- dialect of Salish (Immersion Schools)
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Mískitu
Spoken by the Miskita/Miskito/Miskitu people in Nicaragua, where Spanish is the dominant language.
The native speaker population is 154,000 (1993). The native population is 154,000 (1993).
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Altain
Spoken by Altai people in Altai Republic, Russia, where Russian is the dominant language.
The native speaker population is 57,400 (2010). The native population is 74,200 (2010).
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Toraja-Sa’dan
Spoken by Toraja People people in Sulawesi Island, Indonesia, where Indonesian is the dominant language.
The native speaker population is 750,000 (2000).
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Kalaallisut
Spoken by Greenlandic people in Greenland, where Kalaallisut is the dominant language.
The native speaker population is 50,000.
Early Child education through Higher Education
Radio and TV programing in native language
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Lingit
Spoken by Tlingit people in Alaska, USA, where English is the dominant language.
The native speaker population is 10,000 (1995). The native population is 500 (2007). The total population is 738,432 in Alaska and 321,418,820 in USA (2015).
K-12 and Higher Education Program
Official Status in Alaska
Youtube channel, online archives, and online videos.
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Fino'Chamoru
Spoken by the Chamorro people in Guam, U.S.A. (Territory), where English and Chamorro are the dominant languages.
The native speaker population is 62,500 (1991).
Private Chamoru Preschools/Daycares
Taught in all 40 Public Schools K-5, 1 yr. middle School, 1 yr. High School
B.A.E. in Elementary, B.A. in Chamuro StudiesOfficial Language of the Territory of Guam
On radio Stations, including Isla 630 AM and KISH 102.9 FM.
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Gàidhlig
Spoken by the Scottish people in Scotland, United Kingdom, where English is the dominant language.
The native speaker population is 58,700 (2001).
3-18 Education in Gaelic
Gaelic Language Act (2005)
On the radio, including National Radio Station Programs (M-F) and BBC Alba - National TV Station (5pm- Midnight).
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Kanyen'
Spoken by the Kanien'kehá:ka people in Kanyen:ke (Land of the People of The Flint), Ontario, Canada, where English is the dominant language.
The native speaker population is 154,000 (1993). The native population is 154,000 (1993).
Elementary Immersion Schools K-8 (2)
Adult Immersion Programs
B.A. Onkwehonwe Language (Mohawk)
Ontario College of Teachers Additional Qualification Course: teacher of MohawkAboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN)
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Oromo
Spoken by the Gabbra people in Kenya, where Kiswahili and English are the dominant languages.
Early education programs
Daily Programs on local Radio
Brief daily broadcast on national radio
