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These numbers are now lower due to the pandemic. Our Mission To revitilize, Promote, Teach and Perpetuate the Languages of the Chippewa Cree People of the Rocky Boy's Indian Reservation. Our Vision To continue and carry on the journey of our ancestors by encouraging and creating fluent Chippewa and Cree Speakers in a positive learning environment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6303743ce9eaf419b03bc387/a653d589-b1ee-47ef-b3ed-6bf537ec7a4b/andrew-james-ehdsg7SHm6A-unsplash.jpg Home - what we do Provide a 14-month Language Trainee Program (LTP) for up to 9 trainees effectively developing adult 2nd language emerging fluent Chippewa & Cree speakers. In return the new adult 2nd language emerging fluent speakers are placed in the Rocky Boy Community schools and workplaces effectively producing 1st/2nd language speakers in adults and children. 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