Native Hawaiian Language Revitalization with Kauanoe Kamanā and William Wilson

In the third episode of Sealaska Heritage's Indigenous language revitalization podcast, Lyndsey Brollini interviews Drs. Kauanoe Kamanā and William Pila Wilson about how they helped revitalize the Hawaiian language, what obstacles they encountered along the way, and how they overcame those obstacles. Through their work revitalizing the Hawaiian language, Kamanā and Wilson became leaders in language revitalization in the United States, providing a model for other Indigenous groups to follow.

What is Roots and Stems?

Roots and Stems, an Indigenous language podcast, explores ways to support and join language revitalization efforts. Hosted by Sealaska Heritage, an Alaska Native nonprofit organization, the podcast features interviews with those in the field sharing their experiences in language learning and community.