Shoshoni Language Project

Shoshoni Language Project The Shoshoni Language Project strives to preserve Shoshone linguistic and cultural heritage through: language documentation and revitalization.

The Western American Languages Research Group, Shoshoni Langauge Project, at the University of Utah strives to preserve Shoshone linguistic and cultural heritage through:

Language documentation
Revitalization & dissemination of materials
The Shoshoni project first began when the materials and recordings compiled by Wick R. Miller were passed along to Marianna Di Paolo, Associate Professor, Depart

ment of Anthropology and the former Center for American Indian Languages. The project was originally funded by an NSF grant (NSF 0418351 Preserving and Enhancing Accessibility of Gosiute/Shoshoni Materials in the Wick R. Miller Collection. 2004-07. PI: Mauricio Mixco, co-PI Marianna Di Paolo). The Cortez Mine/Barrick Corporation began providing funding shortly thereafter, and allowed us to complete the transcription and the translation and a first proofreading of the over 500 narratives and songs recorded by Wick R. Miller in the late 1960’s to early 1970’s of fluent speakers of Shoshoni. The Barrick funding has also made it possible for the project to distribute the recordings as well as other materials at no cost to tribal members who request them.

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A great example of activism and action- celebrate International Mother Language Day!
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A great example of activism and action- celebrate International Mother Language Day!

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Indigenous people should be celebrated every day!
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This film looks wonderful!
02/22/2018

This film looks wonderful!

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https://en.unesco.org/international-days/international-mother-language-day
02/21/2018

https://en.unesco.org/international-days/international-mother-language-day

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Breath of Life application due next month!
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Breath of Life application due next month!

"Language and culture cannot be separated. Language is vital to understanding our unique cultural perspectives. Language is a tool that is used to explore and experience our cultures and the perspectives that are embedded in our cultures."Buffy Sainte-Marie

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