Native American tradition and historical past have lengthy been ignored or romanticized as vestiges of a misplaced individuals — or each.
The Serrano individuals of Southern California have seen their Indigenous language almost vanish. However tribe member Ernest Siva has been working to reserve it. Amongst his efforts: The octogenarian contributes to Cal State San Bernardino’s language program.
Then, 25-year-old Mark Araujo-Levinson discovered the courses by a Google search — and began making YouTube movies of himself studying the language.
In the present day, we hear their voices. And L.A. Instances Metro reporter Nathan Solis takes us by their story and the way their efforts have gained momentum.
Host: Gustavo Arellano
Visitor: L.A. Instances Metro reporter Nathan Solis
Extra studying:
The Indigenous Serrano language was all however gone. This man is resurrecting it
San Bernardino County acknowledges Serrano language and museums sitting on tribal land
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