Editing Ho-Chunk language (section)

== Language revitalization ==
Although the language is highly endangered, there are currently vigorous efforts underway to keep it alive in Ho-Chunk communities.  In Wisconsin, the [https://www.hoocak.org/ Hocąk Waziija Haci Language Division] runs several language classes, an immersion daycare, and a language apprentice program.<ref>{{Cite news
| title = Video: Wisconsin Media Lab Releases Fifth Installment, Language Apprentice
| work = Indian Country Today Media Network
| access-date = 2013-05-07
| date = 2013-04-27
| url = https://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2013/04/27/video-wisconsin-media-lab-releases-fifth-installment-language-apprentice-149011
}}</ref> Some schools teach the language, or have elements of the language in cultural education. In Nebraska, the Ho-Chunk Renaissance program teaches the language in local and reservation schools.  Both tribal governments recognize the importance of technology in language learning, and are active in Facebook and YouTube to reach the younger generation of learners.  A "Ho-Chunk (Hoocąk) Native American Language app" is available for [[iPhone]], [[iPad]], and other [[iOS]] devices.<ref>{{Cite web
| title = App Shopper: Ho-Chunk (Hoocąk) Native American Language for iPhone/iPod Touch (Education)
| access-date = 2012-09-12
| url = http://appshopper.com/education/ho-chunk-hoocak-native-american-language-for-iphoneipod-touch
}}</ref> Language is a crucial aspect of Ho-Chunk culture:

<blockquote>"Within a lot of Native American cultures, language and culture go together," Lewis St. Cyr, [[language program director]] for the Ho-Chunk, said. "You can't have culture without language and you can't have language without culture. The importance of it is of who we are."<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/dec/5/ho-chunk-tribe-looks-to-revitalize-language/?page=all|title=Ho-Chunk Tribe looks to revitalize language|website=[[The Washington Times]]}}</ref>
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