Native Bidaské with Burton Warrington and Ron Corn on MenominiyoU

Originally aired on November 22nd. The video quality has been corrected.
Join us in celebrating Native American Heritage Month with a special interview featuring an inspiring conversation with Burton Warrington (“Kcheyonkote”) and Ron Corn Jr. (“Muqsāhkwat”), the co-founders of Menomini yoU.

Burton and Ron have embarked on an ambitious mission to bring their ancestral language back to life within their community. Through Menomini yoU, they’re dedicating time, effort, and innovative strategies to revitalize and renormalize the Menominee language and lifeways, with a bold goal to have 10% of the Menominee population speaking their native tongue within a generation.

Learn how they are taking a strategic, data-driven approach to language revitalization, with ambitious goals to get 10% of their local population speaking Menominee within a generation. Discover the innovative programs they’ve created, from immersive language classes to online learning, and the resilience, vision, and dedication it takes to preserve Indigenous languages and culture.

Whether you’re passionate about language preservation, community empowerment, or simply seeking inspiration, this is a must-watch conversation. Don’t miss the chance to hear from two leaders who are transforming their community with hope, strategy, and action.

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