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SOME CONSIDERATIONS FOR PROGRAM PLANNING IN NATIVE LANGUAGES 25
guage in the forefront by reporting on student activities in Native language programs. Local radio stations could provide programs in which the vocabulary of a Native language is “taught”. Stations using the Native language could broadcast songs, chants, and stories that can be learned by listeners in the community. Local band administration offices could adopt poli- cies that include the use of Native languages in the operation of the community, including road and public building signage, community notices, and daily business. Public community functions could include a Native language portion in programming to demonstrate that Native languages are valued.