Esther Martinez Native American Languages Preservation Act

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ACTION NEEDED NOW: CALL CONGRESS TO REAUTHORIZE THE ESTHER MARTINEZ NATIVE AMERICAN LANGUAGES PRESERVATION ACT  
Advocate Now to Preserve Our Native Languages 
NIEA needs your urgent attention this week to ensure Native culture and languages are protected and preserved for our next generations.

 

The Esther Martinez Native American Languages Preservation Act (S. 3546), which authorizes and awards grants to support and strengthen Native American language immersion programs - including language nests, survival schools, and restoration programs - is currently up for reauthorization. With your help, we have the opportunity now to get the bill passed through.

 

TAKE ACTION NOW. Call Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Chairman Akaka (D-HI) at (202) 224-2251 today, and urge him to use the "clearance" process for a quick passage of Esther Martinez.   

 

In your message, tell Sen. Akaka that:
  • The Esther Martinez Native American Languages Preservation Act strengthens tribal language, culture, and identity.
  • The survival of American Indian and Alaska Native languages is essential to the success of tribal communities and Native ways of life.
  • The Esther Martinez Native American Languages Act provides tribes with critical support to establish and maintain immersion programs that revitalize Native languages.
Download this brief on the Esther Martinez Reauthorization, and NIEA's resolution calling for reauthorization of the act, to learn more. And contact Clint Bowers, your NIEA Research and Policy Associate for additional information.