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Dr. Amanda Cobb-Greetham, Director of Native American Studies, University of Oklahoma

Dr. Amanda Cobb-Greetham, Director of Native American Studies at the University of Oklahoma, discusses the head-start language program, a very important step that the tribe is taking to keep the Chickasaw language alive.

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Joshua Hinson talks about the variety of new methods available for people to learn the Chickasaw language.

Chickasaw Language Camp: Stickball

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Language Sports Camp

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The Chickasaw Nation's Language Sports Camp is called "Himitta Alhiha' Hoochokoshkomo" which means "the youth are playing" in Chickasaw.

'Children Speaking Chickasaw' Club

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Chipota Chikashshanompoli, or "Children Speaking Chickasaw" club, is a vital and vibrant part of the Chickasaw language revitalization program.

Teaching the Chickasaw Language at Byng High School

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Joshua Hinson talks about the Chickasaw language course that he teaches at Byng High School in Oklahoma.