The Role of Ofelia Zepeda in the Tohono O’odham Language and Cultural Revitalization

Tohono O’odham (formerly Papago), a Native American language spoken in southern Arizona and northern Mexico, has been frequently reported as endangered. The article aims to present efforts revitalize stabilize the (and its culture), particularly activities of Ofelia Zepeda, who is member Indian Nation. Zepeda professor linguistics at University Tucson contributing revival her mother tongue, primarily linguist, educator activist. She also known for creative writing incorporates into poems.