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Cheney Alvarado
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·Mar 27, 2020

I Am Reclaiming the Indigenous Language I Never Knew

Choctaw was not taught to me, but now I need it to live authentically — Language has been on my mind a lot lately. Growing up in Oklahoma City as a Native child, I was surrounded by other Native folks and we all spoke English. I never had the opportunity to listen to or interact with fluent Choctaw speakers. My dad taught me words and…

Choctaw

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I Am Reclaiming the Indigenous Language I Never Knew
I Am Reclaiming the Indigenous Language I Never Knew
Choctaw

5 min read

Cheney Alvarado

Cheney Alvarado

30 Followers

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. Ph.D. student focusing on Pow Wow, revolution, and global indigeneity. Novice beader, master of fry bread.

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