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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