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Alaska Native Languages

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May 2, 2024 4 minute read
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Alaska Native Languages constitute a diverse group of languages spoken by the indigenous peoples of Alaska. As everyday communication, many Alaska Native Languages are facing decline and endangerment. Communities across Alaska, tribal entities, and scholars are collaborating to revitalize these languages for a variety of reasons including language preservation, cultural continuity, and language rights.

Historical Suppression of Alaska Native Languages

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Shem Pete's Alaska
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A comprehensive reference on the 20 distinct language families of Alaska Natives, including their structure, history, and current status.
Shem Pete's Alaska: The Territory of the Upper Cook...
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Flutes of Fire
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A comparative study of indigenous language revitalization efforts, including a focus on Alaska.
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Comparative Eskimo Dictionary
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A study of the Iñupiat culture and language in the context of the Arctic environment.
Comparative Eskimo Dictionary
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Dena'inaq' Huch'ulyeshi
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A multidisciplinary study of the Dena'ina Athabaskan culture and history, including their language.
Dena'inaq' Huch'ulyeshi: The Dena'ina Way of Living
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Eskimo Folk-Tales
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A historical and comparative study of the Eskimo languages, including those spoken in Alaska.
Eskimo Folk Tales: Collection of Inuit Traditional...
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ESKIMO Folk-tales (illustrated): completed edition...
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Inuit Mythology Collection: History, Myths and...
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American Indian Languages
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A comparative study of the indigenous languages of North America, including those spoken in Alaska.
American Indian Languages
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Yup'ik Language
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