Tongue Unbroken

Lakota language teacher, learner, and activist Ray Taken Alive joins X̱ʼunei to talk about activities in the Lakota language movement, approaches to language teaching and learning, and data sovereignty. They share thoughts on incorporating language teaching methodologies, facilitating growth in safe environments, and dealing with encounters in coloniality when it comes to language data and power....

Dr. Kathryn Pewenofkit Briner, Comanche Nation’s Director of Language Planning and Development, talks about her role in the creation of the film Prey, about the film itself, and about Comanche language activities. Joey Clift, writer, performer, and enrolled Cowlitz Indian Tribal Member currently living in Los Angeles, talks about the film, Native Americans in film, current and future projects, and...

Dr. Sol Neely joins X̱ʼ unei for a conversation on decoloniality and life journeys towards language revitalization. Sol and X̱ʼ unei talk about the Cherokee language and the complexities of identity and language in colonial contexts, and then talk about blood quantum and ways that the English language currently contributes to Indigenous erasure and colonial violence. They wrap up the conversation...

In the inaugural episode, X̱ʼunei Lance Twitchell introduces the podcast and goes over what future episodes will be like. He also explains some pivotal concepts in language revitalization and decolonization in North America. The episode also introduces the Lingít language and culture, while also sharing key moments in the language journey that led X̱ʼunei to developing this podcast. In concludes w...

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