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NAT HI Y TE HA KP S LAKOTA LANGUAGE INITIATIVE LAK TIYAPI PRESS

Produced by the Lakota Language Initiative of Thunder Valley CDC Written by Dusty Nelson and illustrated by Maureen O Brien Printed in USA on 100 post consumer recycled paper Copyright 2016 Thunder Valley CDC All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording or by any information storage and retrieval system now known or to be invented without permission in writing from the publisher

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Empowering Lakota youth families to improve the health culture and environment of our communities through the healing and strengthening of cultural identity Lakota Language Initiative of Thunder Valley CDC is a multifaceted set of programs driven by the common goal of revitalizing the Lakota language Numerous studies have shown that indigenous children who learn their heritage language have a better self image and higher confidence Therefore an investment in the language is an investment in our children By approaching language revitalization from several angles the aim is to improve fluency among current speakers increase the number of fluent speakers create greater access to the Lakota language in literature digital arenas deepen ties to culture and empower people through the legacy of language www thundervalley org