Native American Language Act Bill?
Donald Blanchard (dblancha@runet.edu)
Fri, 28 Mar 1997 13:36:02 -0500 (EST)
Hello,
Regarding the possibility of involving Native American speakers in a
school's curriculum, does anyone have information on the Native American
Language Act Bill? I heard about this on a public radio program, but I
don't have any detailed information about this bill. Supposedly, this
bill allows Native American Elders to teach native languages in schools,
colleges, and universities without having to hold any type of diploma or
degree. They would also receive the same salary as a licensed teacher or
professor. Apparently, this bill was passed in 1990 but received very
little funding. As a graduate student and an educator in Virginia, I would
appreciate any information that you could offer.
Thanks,
Don Blanchard
dblancha@runet.edu