Anton Treuer on Language Revitalization and the Rosetta Stone

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Treuer’s latest book, ​The Language Warrior’s Manifesto (Minnesota Historical Society Press, January 2020)​ is about the importance of language revitalization. He’s been fighting the battle of language revitalization and helping keep lit the flame of Ojibwe spirituality for many year. Treuer has much incite to offer about the importance of these aspects of Indigenous life, “There are a lot of things that impact us as human beings and impact our identity. Every language embodies a unique worldview and ultimately, I would say we’re impacted by our language and our cultural practices. We have everything from sacred societies, drumming, medicine dance, to every day culture ­– the way we live our lives. Those are the things that keep us grounded in our indigeneity.