Lakota Language

A Lakota language and culture revitalization project is underway at a recording studio in Bismarck. Songs recorded more than a century ago are now being used to teach language and culture to Standing Rock Tribal members by re-recording them in a new and contemporary setting. Alicia Hegland-Thorpe has the story.

Those who work to revitalize Native American languages often find it challenging to reach the hearts of young people. But for one Lakota father and…