Mamoweenene: Constituting Shinnecock Values to Perpetuate Togetherness
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2017-06-05
Authors
Chase, Erika
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Although we have not had a fluent, native speaker of the Shinnecock
language since the early 1800’s, revitalization efforts of our Algonquian language
have been made a priority by man people over the past decade. However, based on
our intense historical trauma and long standing colonial legacies we have endured
as a “first contact” people, the reintroduction of Shinnecock language, has also been
an uncomfortable transition for some of our people simply because for many, it has
remained so unfamiliar for so long. Regardless, much work and dedication has gone
into the restoration of our language, networking with our sister Nations has
continued as it always has, classes are regularly being held, games are being played,
children are introducing themselves, singing, and praying, and the staples of
everyday words and conversation are slowly but surely being internalized within
our community once again.
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language, revitalization, aboriginal, colonial, nation, community, governance, values, moving together, togetherness, tribes, traditions, values, first contact, land, culture, constitution, sovereignty, indigenous