The Esther Martinez Native American Languages Preservation Act, which provides tribes with critical support to establish and maintain immersion programs that revitalize Native languages, is currently up for reauthorization. We have an opportunity to get the reauthorization passed by the Senate this week, but we need your help TODAY.

Action Requested TODAY:

We need your help in reaching out to Senator Akaka, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. Please call Senator Akaka’s office TODAY at 202-224-2251 and ask him to take action THIS WEEK to reauthorize the Esther Martinez Act.

Message:

·         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.

·         Please take action THIS WEEK to reauthorize the Esther Martinez Act and ensure that tribes have the support needed to revitalize Native languages.

More Information:

For more information on the Esther Martinez reauthorization, see the Esther Martinez - NCAI Support Document. Contact Katie Jones at kjones@ncai.orgwith any questions.