Language Is Everything: The Story of Durbin Feeling, Cherokee Linguist

Cherokee linguist Durbin Feeling is revered by many for his lifetime commitment to saving the Cherokee language. OsiyoTV shares how Feeling has led the effort to ensure Cherokee continues to be written and spoken for generations to come.

[@1Lightdancer]

Wado!
So grateful for Durbin Feeling's efforts and example.
I am grateful to be taking Cherokee from 1st language speaker Ed Fields (online via the Cherokee Nation)
In the 8th week of lessons so just commencing! Dedeloquasdi daladu

[@evropatsar4282]

We need this beautiful language in Duolingo!!

[@purple.9919]

I have been wishing this for a while, but it won't be any time soon. Duolingo is doing all they can to get a little bit of Navajo. Those lessons are currently still very short. And I think Navajo is the largest North American Native language.

[@elnarthanato1932]

I want to learn the Cherokee language, I love this ethnic language accent
I'm from Indonesia, we have 742 languages (local language)

[@abdulrahamshabazz4903]

Apa kabar

[@abdulrahamshabazz4903]

Assalaumalikam

[@deedeewinfrey3181]

Thank you for your service 🌍

[@ijikegaming4202]

I guess I got to learn this to preserve it what 3 languages now for me

[@fortRedBorder--.--]

Thank you for the introduction to a hero of language revitalization efforts. Best of luck to the Cherokke nation in preserving their language.

[@davidmartens8424]

we need to have this on duolingo

[@braydenshanley7435]

David Martens Yes indeed! They already have Navajo ( the most spoken indigenous language in America) but I feel Cherokee would be a wonderful thing to add on!

[@n8ve232]

THE YOUNG DURBIN FEELING THAT'S ME AND THE TWO OTHER THAT'S MY BROTHER AND SISTER

[@beccabaker7636]

So teach us, it isn't in our schools, my grandmother didn't speak it, why isn't our language taught in our public schools our languages should be taught we teach other languages, we know food words not how to carry a conversation, 😢. I can survive physically but my languages I don't know, 💔 I'd love for it to be taught in our schools.

[@TJHutchExotics]

I agree. High schools offer Spanish and French- I feel native languages should be offered- ESPECIALLY in areas with Native American kids.

[@CKWatiyeli]

R.I.P. Durbin Feeling

[@nactrumofficial5450]

When did he die??

[@mightymite3958]

Wonder if he knew my father inlaw, Cherokee from stillwell and went to nam also

[@sprachschlampe353]

ᎬᏯᎵᎡᎵᏤᏏ!

[@mightymite3958]

i i

[@MrSoldierperson]

My ancestors language was ripped from us. They gave us English instead.

[@Melungeonpeople]

Stop being a victim and pick up a book and learn it as I did. My entire family has learned Cherokee now.

[@MissSusieQue1]

​@@MelungeonpeopleIts pain that you hear....not wallowing. Yes education is key...but not with a harden heart...much like deaf ears...when the heart is hard and unyielding...nothing can
get in...😑

[@elnarthanato1932]

the language is similar to hawaiian

[@purple.9919]

Very cool!

[@abdulrahamshabazz4903]

English is not a native language of the USA.