Menominee Language Preservation

In this lunchtime discussion, Elder Napos (David Turney) will reflect on Menominee Nation language preservation efforts. Omaeqnomenewweqnaesen (Menominee Language) an Algonquian language originally spoken by Menominee people in Michigan and northern Wisconsin, currently is highly endangered: there are 4 fluent speakers left out of approximately 9,000 enrolled members. The discussion will focus on historical factors impacting Menominee language use, and current projects that promote language revitalization.