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ANA believes language revitalization and continuation are two of the first steps taken in preserving and strengthening a community’s culture. Use of native language builds identity and encourages communities to move toward social unity and self-sufficiency.
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Active Grants in Native Languages - Preservation and Maintenance
Published: November 15, 20182018 Active Grants in Native Languages - Preservation and MaintenanceActive Grants in Native Languages – Esther Martinez Immersion
2018 Active Grants in Native Languages - Esther Martinez ImmersionThe ANA Messenger October 2018
Published: October 11, 2018The latest newsletter published by ANA with a focus on Native language revitalization grantees.Language Assessment and Proficiency Tools
Published: June 15, 2018This webinar reviews the variety of language assessment tools, and gives an overview of providing staff training and support in their use.Esther Martinez Initiative: Preserving the Heart of our Cultures
Published: March 12, 2018This briefing gives an overview of data and lessons learned from the Esther Martinez Immersion program, covering 2008-2017.
Active Grants in Native Languages - Preservation and Maintenance
Published: November 15, 20182018 Active Grants in Native Languages - Preservation and MaintenanceANA Native Language Preservation: A Reference Guide for Establishing Archives and Repositories
Published: January 1, 2006The Native Language Preservation Reference Guide explains why language repositories are vital to long-term language preservation efforts.Native Languages Resources
Published: August 15, 2012The websites featured in this document provide resources relevant to native languages.Active Grants in Native Languages – Esther Martinez Immersion
2018 Active Grants in Native Languages - Esther Martinez ImmersionLanguage Grantee Promising Practices
Published: May 20, 2013This promising practices hand-out provides advice from ANA Language grantees, collected through ANA's discussion with grantees during impact evaluation visits