Amazonas state now has 17 official languages
The sanctioning of the law followed the launch of the first Federal Constitution translated into Nheengatu, the only language descended from ancient Tupi and still alive.
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The sanctioning of the law followed the launch of the first Federal Constitution translated into Nheengatu, the only language descended from ancient Tupi and still alive.
Brazil's Constitution has been translated for the first time into the indigenous Nheengatu language. The new version of the 35-year-old document was released Wednesday, Agencia Brasil reported.
Rani Ukhengching Marma is a student in the MIT Indigenous Language Initiative, a special master’s program in Linguistics for members of communities whose languages are threatened. She is working to preserve the Marma language.
Experts hope a new music album, Ampe-mape Alyelheme, will help Arrernte children understand their language and culture.
The Assembly of First Nations continues to make headlines after its national chief was ousted; those new to politics across Indian country might be wondering: What is the AFN?