The future extinguishes the past.
We’re all familiar with the battle to preserve endangered species. Our own 800 Montana grizzly bears are on the list of threatened creatures.
Living in Montana, we’re also aware of the battle to preserve native land and native culture. And occasional glimpses of Hutterites remind us of their dedication to preserving their culture.
On the world stage, there’s a movement to revitalize and speak dying languages, which parallels efforts to preserve indigenous cultures. Scholars have identified 7,000 “living languages.” They warn that languages are dying off rapidly.
One such language is embedded on a well-watered island.
