Keeping the Beat

Authors

W. G.

Source

Down East

Date

1-2020

Pages

28-29

Abstract

Transcript of an interview with Dwayne Tomah, possibly the youngest fluent Passamaquoddy speaker. Tomah discusses his work listening to and transcribing recordings made in 1890 of Passamaquoddy speakers. He talks about the challenges of keeping the language alive.

Subjects

Endangered languages, Passamaquoddy language, Tomah, Dwayne

Recommended Citation

G., W., "Keeping the Beat" (2020). Maine News Index - Down East Magazine. 5323.
https://digitalcommons.portlandlibrary.com/news_downeast/5323