Fewer than 2,000 fluent Cherokee speakers remain, most of whom are elderly, as activists work to revitalize the language amid a State of Emergency.
“With fewer than 1,500 fluent speakers left, a small group of Cherokee activists race to save their language from disappearing.”
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Fewer than 2,000 fluent Cherokee speakers remain, most of whom are elderly, as activists work to revitalize the language amid a State of Emergency.
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Synopsis
Cora Flute and other Cherokee language activists gather in 2019 as the Tri-Council of Cherokee tribes declares a State of Emergency. The declaration responds to decades of assimilation efforts and the dwindling number of fluent speakers, now fewer than 2,000 among approximately 430,000 Cherokee citizens. The COVID-19 pandemic intensifies the urgency for revitalization. Artists and youth mobilize to implement strategies aimed at preserving the Cherokee language, vital to their cultural identity and heritage.
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Why Watch
- Meet language activists fighting for Cherokee revitalization.
- See the impact of COVID-19 on Cherokee language preservation.
- Find out how youth are leading efforts to save their language.
Did You Know
- In 2019, the Tri-Council of Cherokee tribes declared a State of Emergency.
- Fewer than 2,000 fluent Cherokee speakers remain, most of whom are elderly.
- Approximately 430,000 Cherokee citizens belong to the three federally recognized tribes.
- The COVID-19 pandemic has worsened the crisis of language preservation.
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How many fluent Cherokee speakers are there?
Fewer than 2,000 fluent speakers of the Cherokee language remain.
What year did the Tri-Council of Cherokee tribes declare a State of Emergency?
The Tri-Council of Cherokee tribes declared a State of Emergency in 2019.
What impact did the COVID-19 pandemic have on the Cherokee language?
The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the crisis of the Cherokee language, highlighting the urgent need for revitalization efforts.
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