The National Native American Boarding School (NABS) Healing Coalition has done thorough research on Indigenous Languages in the United States, and provide the best example as to why it is important to preserve Nimiipuutimt. https://www.firstnations.org/webinars/our-language-our-legacy/
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●Before colonization, estimated American Indian population was between 10-50 million
● Currently, the American Indian population is at 3.3 million out of 340 million
● Today, only 167 language remain
● Before colonization, over 300 languages were spoken across the U.S.
● It is estimated that only 20 of these language will remain by 2050

In 2026, there are not enough resources and funding for Nimiipuutimt - language and culture. There is one remaining first language speaker on the Nimiipuu reservation. Will the Nimiipuu make the cut and be one of the worthy 20?