Munsee language

GPTKB entity

Properties (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf language
gptkbp:communityEvents cultural gatherings
gptkbp:culturalEvents celebrated annually
gptkbp:culturalSignificance important for heritage preservation
important for identity
not officially recognized
Munsee_people
gptkbp:currentUse limited
gptkbp:family gptkb:Algonquian_languages
gptkbp:firstAwarded 17th century
gptkbp:hasLanguage loss of fluent speakers
gptkbp:historicalSignificance colonial interactions
gptkbp:homeMediaRelease used for outreach
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Munsee language
gptkbp:innovation ongoing
gptkbp:ISO639-3 mun
gptkbp:language gptkb:Algonquin
gptkb:Lenape_language
critically endangered
polysynthetic
regional dialects
in traditional ceremonies
in schools and communities
small but active
active participation in events
on local culture
increasing among youth
conducted by activists
depends on revitalization efforts.
influenced_by_English
Native_American_language
core_aspect_of_Munsee_culture
identity_for_Munsee_people
gptkbp:languageOfInstruction scholarly research
collaborative efforts
recorded materials available
increased interest
with universities
gptkbp:languageSpoken community initiatives
available in print and digital formats
supported by organizations
from tribal organizations
critical for heritage
gptkbp:nativeTo fewer than 100
gptkbp:offersWorkshopsOn held for community members
gptkbp:phonology consonant-vowel structure
gptkbp:providesResourcesFor audio recordings
ongoing studies
textbooks and online courses
growing online presence
encouraged among children
gptkbp:publishedIn gptkb:Canada
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:region Northeast_United_States
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Delaware_language
gptkbp:screenplayBy Latin_script
gptkbp:status endangered
gptkbp:taught immersion programs