The Karuk language programs have two master-apprentice teams which are involved in language immersion camps, public school activities, adult language course and in addition, they have developed Karuk literacy materials. Teams get together at least once a week and focus on language learning. One master-apprentice teams is located within walking distance of each other and they meet up on a regular basis. On this team which consists of a great aunt and nephew, the family benefits from the language contact, the elder speaker provides on a constant basis. Immersion camps also involve community members in language learning (taking place around meals, playing, singing, dancing, storytelling and crafts). Elders attempt to use these situations to teach as much Karuk as possible. In addition, one local public school has become involved in the tribe's language revitalization efforts by including non-Indian teachers as well as Indian students, and they learn Karuk together. As a result of joint co-operation, Native language instructors have learned effective new teaching methods and children have developed a sense of pride in their traditional language.

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