Document Type

Data

Publication Date

2025

Abstract

This report presents findings from a two-week online survey of Owens Valley Paiute community members and affiliates on their perspectives toward digital tools for language revitalization. A total of 36 respondents participated, most identifying as beginners in the Owens Valley Paiute language. The survey explored barriers to learning, such as limited time, insufficient materials, and uncertainty about where to begin, alongside community interest in digital support. Respondents expressed strong enthusiasm for language games, sentence-building guidance, self-paced courses, and translation tools. Qualitative feedback highlighted the importance of trust, privacy, cultural oversight, and community control in the development of digital resources. The report concludes with implications for community-led, culturally grounded approaches to leveraging technology in language revitalization.

Original Publication Citation

Coleman, J. (2025). Community voices on digital tools for Owens Valley Paiute: A survey on digital tools for Owens Valley Paiute language revitalization (Version 1.0). Loyola Marymount University. http://doi.org/10.64650/abc9x7k2.

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