UO grieves loss of Virginia Beavert, Native scholar and linguist
The Yakama Nation elder was a beloved teacher, mentor and inspiration at the university
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The Yakama Nation elder was a beloved teacher, mentor and inspiration at the university
Most people hope they’ll be remembered for something after their passing.
Virginia Beavert's dedication to preserving her language and culture has had an immeasurable impact on the Yakama Reservation where Beavert lives and far beyond it.
For 25 years, the Northwest Indian Language Institute has provided Indigenous language programs and services.
The Northwest Indian Language Institute’s efforts to preserve Indigenous languages are now supported by a new grant from The Roundhouse Foundation that will fund a needs analysis and tribal outreach programs