Native Languages of the Americas

Native Languages of the Americas is a small non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting indigenous languages of the Americas. On this blog we respond to selected questions about Native American languages, folklore, and traditions that have been submitted to us.

Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Connection between the Inuit and the Shoshone

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Q : I was Just wondering if you have ever found a connection between the Inuit and the Shoshone. If so where could I find the information? I...

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

How similar are Native American languages?

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Q : Hello from Denmark. I wonder: How similar are the different native languages? Could a Sioux understand a member of another band...

Monday, December 8, 2014

Cherokee for Heather

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Q : My wife and I are expecting our first baby and want to name the little girl Heather. What would her Cherokee name be and is there any me...

Thursday, September 11, 2014

American Indian word for Vegetarian

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Q : Hello, could you please settle a bet by telling me the true meaning of the American Indian word for "vegetarian" in any dialec...

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Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Aponi

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Q : Hello, I am looking for the correct spelling and pronunciation of the word butterfly. I see it most commonly spelled Aponi. One websit...

Friday, August 15, 2014

Ain Tain Tether Fether

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Q : Can you help me? My great grandmother was born in Missouri. My father had 3 brothers and 4 sisters and all were taught this count by th...

Monday, July 28, 2014

Oota Dabun

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Q : I am trying to research the etymology of a supposed Algonquin name before I use it in a project. The name is Oota Dabun and supposedly m...

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Native Languages of the Americas: Welcome to our blog! Native Languages of the Americas is a small non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting indigenous languages of the Americas, particularly through the use of Internet technology. We make small grants to Native language preservation projects, and we create Internet and classroom resources to support language learning programs. Let us know how we can help your community's language projects today!

We are using this blog for a question and answer forum to publicly respond to selected questions that have been submitted to us. Although we have speakers and learners of more than 40 different Native American languages in our organization, we do not know everything and we welcome additions and corrections. Wado, miigwech, pilamaya ye, and thanks to all!

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