Native Voices at the University of Washington: Transitions: Destruction of a Mother Tongue
Series: Native Voices at the University of WashingtonPublication details: Copyright 1995 www.native-voices.orgDescription: DVD 28 minsSubject(s): Summary: This provocative film by Blackfeet producers explores the relationship between language, thought, and culture, and examines the impact of language loss in Native American communities. The film chronicles the disappearance of the Blackfeet tribal language during the years of 1890-1990, with analysis of why the Mother tongue was destroyed. The film points out the tremendous loss that is only now beginning to be realized, not only by tribal members, but also by the society around them. The film also illustrates the commonality of language loss amongst Indian tribes and other ethnic groups in America.| Item type | Current library | Shelving location | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
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This provocative film by Blackfeet producers explores the relationship between language, thought, and culture, and examines the impact of language loss in Native American communities. The film chronicles the disappearance of the Blackfeet tribal language during the years of 1890-1990, with analysis of why the Mother tongue was destroyed. The film points out the tremendous loss that is only now beginning to be realized, not only by tribal members, but also by the society around them. The film also illustrates the commonality of language loss amongst Indian tribes and other ethnic groups in America.