Module 4: Post 3: Yulakota

I came across a video that is a Bernstein Bears TV show spoken in Lakota language.  This stood out to me because as I was researching for my final research project I read an article about Lakota language revitalization.  In  the article it says, “ Lakota’s have a concept called yulakota, which means to make or transform a foreign idea into something compatible with Lakota culture” (Powers: 2009, p. 145).  This video link is a good example of taking a Western TV show, Bernstein Bears but translating it into Lakota language therefore portraying Lakota values which are embedded in the language and helping to create material and resources to support language revitalization which the article believes needs to be taught to the younger generation.  This is a useful site for Lakotas to use in language centres or at home to continue to encourage and promote the use of their local language.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xCHht4X2Kc&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL

 

Powers, W. (2009). Saving lakota: Commentary on language revitalization. American Indian Culture and Research Journal, 33 (4), p. 139 – 149.

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