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Loren Bommelyn : ウィキペディア英語版 | Loren Bommelyn
Loren Me’-lash-ne Bommelyn (born 1956) is a tradition bearer for the Tolowa tribe. He has dedicated himself to preserving the traditional songs, language, and basketry. He is the foremost ceremonial leader of the tribe, and its most prolific basketweaver. Bommelyn is an enrolled member of the federally recognized Smith River Rancheria and was elected as their tribal secretary.〔 ==Work in linguistics and education== Loren Bommelyn is Tolowa, Karuk, and Wintu. His mother, Eunice Bommelyn, was a prominent tribal genealogist, Tolowa language proponent and cultural advocate. He is a fluent speaker of the Tolowa language and taught for many years at Del Norte High School in Crescent City, California.〔Bibby, Brian. ''The Fine Art of California Indian Basketry.'' Sacramento: Crocker Art Museum, 1996: 51-52. ISBN 0-930588-87-8.〕 He earned his Masters Degree in Linguistics from the University of Oregon. After years of studying with Tolowa elders, Bommelyn has published educational material about the Tolowa language. He played a role in convincing the University of California system accept Native American languages as part of its entrance requirements for world language. He has advocated the use of the Tolowa language in modern technology, including Facebook and texting.〔 Bommelyn helped establish and currently teaches at Tah-Ah-Dun Indian Magnet Charter School in Crescent City, where his wife, Lena Bommelyn is also employed. Of his work at Tah-Ah-Dun, Loren says, "It's important for students to know they can move about freely in American society and that they can be open and successful. We try to provide them opportunities for expansion and exploration.〔(Native focus draw students to Tah-Ah-Dun. ) ''California Teachers Association.'' 2009 (retrieved 8 April 2009)〕 As of 2012, Bommelyn's son, Pyuwa Bommelyn, is studying linguistics at the University of Oregon to continue Tolowa language preservation efforts.〔
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