A Key into the Language of America The Tomaquag Museum 1st Edition by Roger Williams, Lorén Spears ISBN 1594163146 9781594163142

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ISBN 10: 1594163146
ISBN 13: 9781594163142
Author: Roger Williams, Lorén Spears

A New Edition of One of the Most Important Cultural Artifacts of European and Indigenous American Contact
Roger Williams’s Key into the Language of America, first published in 1643, is one of the most important artifacts of early Indigenous American culture. In it, Williams recorded the day-to-day experience of the Narragansett people of Rhode Island in their own words, the first documentation of an American Indian language in English. Williams’s Key can be read at many levels because of its historical, literary, political, and religious significance. Its greatest value, though, is its intimate portrait of the Narragansett and their linguistic neighbors in the early years of European colonial settlement, before disease, dislocation, warfare—in particular, King Philip’s War—and colonial interference had diminished their population and power in the region. An extraordinary achievement, Williams’s Key gives us a contemporary account of Narragansett family life, of their sociability and skill in business, their dress, foodways, and the farming, fishing, and hunting that formed the basis of their sustenance practices.
This new Tomaquag Museum edition includes for the first time cultural commentary provided by the Narragansett Tribe as well as modern linguistic information provided by a leading authority in the study of American Indian languages.
The Tomaquag Museum, located in Exeter, Rhode Island, is an Indigenous nonprofit organization dedicated to sharing the culture, arts, and history of the Narragansett and other tribal communities of southern New England.

A Key into the Language of America The Tomaquag Museum 1st Edition Table of contents:

Chapter 1: The Language of America: An Introduction

• 1.1 The Importance of Native American Languages
• 1.2 Indigenous Linguistics and Cultural Identity
• 1.3 Early Encounters with Colonialism and Language Preservation
• 1.4 Roger Williams’ Contribution to Native American Linguistics
• 1.5 The Legacy of Language in Native American Communities

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Chapter 2: Roger Williams and His Linguistic Work

• 2.1 The Life and Influence of Roger Williams
• 2.2 Williams’ Encounter with the Narragansett People
• 2.3 “A Key into the Language of America”: Background and Purpose
• 2.4 Williams’ Role in Documenting Indigenous Languages
• 2.5 The Relevance of Williams’ Work in Modern Native Linguistics

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Chapter 3: The Narragansett Language

• 3.1 History and Origins of the Narragansett People
• 3.2 Linguistic Features of the Narragansett Language
• 3.3 Grammar, Pronunciation, and Structure
• 3.4 The Vitality of Narragansett in Contemporary Communities
• 3.5 The Tomaquag Museum’s Role in Language Preservation

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Chapter 4: The Tomaquag Museum: A Cultural Hub

• 4.1 The History and Foundation of the Tomaquag Museum
• 4.2 Preserving Narragansett Heritage through Artifacts and Language
• 4.3 Educating the Public: Museum Exhibitions and Programs
• 4.4 The Role of the Tomaquag Museum in Native American Cultural Revitalization
• 4.5 Collaborative Efforts with Indigenous Communities

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Chapter 5: Indigenous Worldviews and Cultural Expressions

• 5.1 Language and Worldview: How Words Shape Thought
• 5.2 Native American Storytelling and Oral Traditions
• 5.3 Art, Music, and Language: Connecting Culture through Expression
• 5.4 The Relationship Between Language and Nature in Indigenous Cosmology
• 5.5 Revitalizing Native Languages through Cultural Practices

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Chapter 6: Bridging the Gap: Language Revitalization Efforts

• 6.1 The Decline of Indigenous Languages and Its Impacts
• 6.2 Modern Revitalization Strategies in Native Communities
• 6.3 The Role of Schools, Community Centers, and Museums
• 6.4 Technology and Digital Tools in Language Preservation
• 6.5 Success Stories in Language Revitalization: A Case Study of the Narragansett

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Chapter 7: A Legacy of Language and Identity

• 7.1 The Connection Between Language and Cultural Survival
• 7.2 Identity and Community in the Face of Colonial History
• 7.3 The Role of Younger Generations in Language and Culture Preservation
• 7.4 Continuing Roger Williams’ Legacy in Contemporary Times
• 7.5 The Tomaquag Museum as a Living Archive

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Chapter 8: The Future of Native American Languages

• 8.1 Trends in Linguistic Research on Indigenous Languages
• 8.2 The Importance of Native Languages in the Global Context
• 8.3 Sustaining and Strengthening Language Programs in Schools
• 8.4 The Role of Museums in Supporting Language and Cultural Education
• 8.5 Charting the Future: Next Steps for the Tomaquag Museum and Other Institutions

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