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Native America

Language Is Life

Season 2 Episode 4 | 53m 25s

Celebrate the power of Native languages and the inspirational people who are saving them. From secret recordings to "Star Wars" films dubbed in Navajo, follow the revolutionary steps transforming Native America.

Aired: 11/13/23 | Expires: 12/21/24
Funding is provided by Partnership with Native Americans.
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Watch • 5:34
Native America
Language Protectors
Donald Soctomah and Dwayne Tomah fight keep the Passamaquoddy language alive.
Clip: S2 E4 | 5:34
Watch • 5:50
Native America
Navajo Star Wars
Manny Wheeler dubs Star Wars into Navajo to help keep the Navajo language alive.
Clip: S2 E4 | 5:50
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Native America
Women Rule
Celebrate the Native women drawing upon deep traditions to transform our modern world.
Episode: S2 E3 | 53:15
Watch • 53:25
Native America
Warrior Spirit
Celebrate the spirit empowering combat, games and athleticism.
Episode: S2 E2 | 53:25