Posted on Mar 17, 2023
Only 2 people alive can speak the Caddo language fluently. They hope a new program can save it
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The origin of the word "Texas" comes from the Caddo word "tay-sha" which means "friend." Today, the Caddo Nation of Oklahoma is in a race against time to save what's left of their critically endangered language.
The ground is colored red at the Caddo Nation dance grounds where Leonard Kionute sings a traditional Caddo song.
"Hayah'nah weneko, Hayah'nah weneko," he chants. Kionute says the song is an ode to all things on earth.
He's the cultural director for the Caddo Nation’s child care program. He’s tasked with passing on the culture and language to new generations of Caddo.
It's a task that's absolutely crucial for the Caddo.
The ground is colored red at the Caddo Nation dance grounds where Leonard Kionute sings a traditional Caddo song.
"Hayah'nah weneko, Hayah'nah weneko," he chants. Kionute says the song is an ode to all things on earth.
He's the cultural director for the Caddo Nation’s child care program. He’s tasked with passing on the culture and language to new generations of Caddo.
It's a task that's absolutely crucial for the Caddo.
Only 2 people alive can speak the Caddo language fluently. They hope a new program can save it
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