Language

Navajo dictionary provides scientific terms for Native speakers

Sterling Martin studied biochemistry in college but found some words don’t translate into Diné Bizaad

DATE: Dec 4, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Is Colorado using the right weather words when it’s time for an ‘alerta’?

Studies show language used to issue warnings may not be strong enough in Spanish or in English

DATE: Oct 4, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Groups celebrate language diversity in Durango

Efforts underway to develop tools, improve programs that bridge communication barriers

DATE: Sep 26, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango School District seeks reading curriculum that fits its core values

A state-approved program must be adopted by Aug. 1

DATE: Feb 3, 2022 | CATEGORY: Education

Fort Lewis College to put $1.5 million toward Native language revitalization

Summer institute will begin in 2024 and feature four Indigenous languages

DATE: Jan 28, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ute Mountain language gets revival with voiced dictionary

Tribe chairman: Dictionary will ‘fill in the gap from the boarding school era’

DATE: Nov 21, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ute Mountain Ute Tribe dedicates new charter school

Kwiyagat Community Academy blends Ute culture and language with academics

DATE: Nov 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southern Utes, Fort Lewis College will offer Ute language classes

New summer program seeks to preserve, revitalize Native language

DATE: Apr 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Federal bill seeks to preserve Native American languages

Federal legislation could enhance Ute language education efforts

DATE: Apr 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘Word pedometer’ aims to improve language development for children in Southwest Colorado

LENA program pushes parents, caregivers to converse more with toddlers

DATE: Jul 17, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Three Ute tribes partner on language immersion program for schools

Ute language education is a top priority for Southern Ute Indian Tribe

DATE: Feb 13, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ignacio schools, Southern Ute tribe make Ute language top priority

Enrollment, staffing challenge language program’s growth

DATE: Nov 1, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

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