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Younger generations preserve Indigenous language in Alaska
Half of the people whose first language is Kodiak Alutiiq have died over the last few years. The Alaska Native Sun'aq Tribe estimates fewer than 20 remain, but that is not stopping new speakers from learning the endangered language and passing along a distinct culture and worldview to the next generations. KTOO Public Radio's Claire Stremple reports for our arts and culture series, "CANVAS."
