An Endangered Language: Efforts to Revitalize Oklahoma Cherokee

Key Points

• The aim is to explore the endangered status of the Cherokee language and the ongoing revitalization efforts.
• Literature review of Cherokee language status
• Examination of community initiatives
• Analysis of educational programs
• Cherokee language faces significant endangerment due to historical factors.
• Community-led efforts show promising signs of increase in language speakers.
• Bilingual education is crucial for effective language transmission.