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Central Pomo Language - Intro

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Language Name

Central Pomo.

Alternate Language Names

We are not aware of any alternative language names.

Region

California, United States.

Who

Miromaa Aboriginal Language and Technology Centre (https://www.miromaa.org.au/).

"Miromaa was founded in 2002 as the Arwarbukarl Cultural Resource Association Incorporated (ACRA). The original focus was to revive the Awabakal language and culture in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Lower Hunter Valley. Since 2008 the organisation has operated under the trading name Miromaa Aboriginal Language & Technology Centre (MALTC)" (Miromaa About page). They are an organization which supports Indigenous language technologies.

Others Involved

California Indian Museum & Cultural Center (https://cimcc.org/).

“The purpose of the California Indian Museum and Cultural Center is to culturally enrich and benefit the people of California and the general public. The goals of the Museum and Cultural Center are to educate the public about California Indian history and cultures, to showcase California Indian cultures, to enhance and facilitate these cultures and traditions through educational and cultural activities, to preserve and protect California Indian cultural and intellectual properties, and to develop relationships with other indigenous groups.” (CIMCC About page)

Publishing Information

Originally published on the Apple Store in 2016. It is only available on iPhone and iPad.

How People are Cited

Miromaa and CIMCC are cited on the app store page. Speakers are not cited.

How Information is Cited

This dictionary does not cite the source of any of its information.

Where is Information Coming from

This dictionary does not indicate where information is coming from.

Tools and Framework used

This dictionary is a mobile app built by Miromaa Aboriginal Language and Technology Centre. It uses a picture based format. It is only available on iPhone and iPad.

Access

This dictionary is pen access but must be downloaded to use. It is only available on iPhone and iPad.

Included Languages and Directionality

Southern Pomo - English. This is a mono-directional dictionary.

Dialects Included

We are unable to access this dictionary to determine which dialects are included.

Type of Dictionary

This is a bilingual topical picture dictionary.

How are Entries Organised

Entries in this dictionary are organized thematically. Within the themes entries are organized alphabetically by Central Pomo.

Other Features

Feature Included More Information
Guide to use and understand
Audio Yes, but the audio does not work
Images
Example phrases
Speakers marked
Dialects marked

Other Notes

Last updated on the Apple Store in 2019. The app is hard to navigate, the audio does not play, and the app must be closed and re-opened to return to the menu. The comments on the app store note similar issues.

External Links

Find it on the Apple App Store here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/central-pomo-language-intro/id1059590917