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Source: Today.com
Lily Gladstone made history at the 2024 Golden Globes as the first Indigenous person to win best actress in a motion picture drama. She began her acceptance speech in the Blackfeet language, translating to a standard greeting expressing love and identity.
What is the Blackfeet language?
It is the native language of the Blackfeet people, an Indigenous group in North America. It is spoken by the Blackfeet Nation, primarily in the United States and Canada.
Usage: Using indigenous language on such a mainstream stage, will help inspire indigenous youth, and help in preserving the Indigenous Blackfeet language.
