All Native American languages are severely threatened. The consciousness levels of Native American families about the threat of language loss tend to be low.
Native language is inseparable from cultural identity and spirituality.
The impact of non-Native cultural elements on Native American youths interferes with native language acquisition. Language stabilization efforts must proceed in culturally appropriate ways. New effective strategies for intergenerational language transmission can be implemented at various levels, from individual to tribal. Hypercritical native speakers tend to discourage the efforts of less fluent learners. Document successful efforts.