1. Language Revitalization Presentation by Lauren Jose

2. History of Languages, Different Languages of California Ethnocide; many children taken from Native American families and put in boarding schools were forced to speak English and were forbidden to speak their own language. Told it was impolite to speak their own language, also punished for speaking their language 1940: Benjamin Lee Whorf’s theory about power of language over mind. Native American languages prevented speakers from visualizing reality as opposed to “normal” people.

3. Advocates for Indigenous California Language Survival Organization dedicated to supporting the revitalization of indigenous California languages Past Workshops Funders and participants

4. Joe Coto Retired member of the California State Assembly Established an eminence credential for Native American speakers to be taught in California’s schools.

5. Master-Apprentice Model No english “Make yourself understood with nonverbal communication” Teach in complete sentences and using conversations Aim for real communication within the language “Language is culture”

6. Master-Apprentice Model (cont.) Focus on the speaking aspect as opposed to the written aspect of the language Find activities the master and apprentice can do together Use audio and videotapes Being an active learner

7. Different Tribes investing in Language Revitalization Pechanga San Manuel Kumeyaay, Yuman tribes along the Colorado River Sauk

8. Songs of the Colorado http://vimeo.com/16852439