In a collaborative effort the Foundation has partnered with SIL International to developed a working prototype for the Cherokee Electronic Dictionary
Critical to the continuing revitalization of the Cherokee language is the need for the development of a “Cherokee Dictionary” of all Cherokee stems, affixes, words and phrases in an easy-to-access electronic computer database.
The CED also allows users who are not accustomed to seeing the stem form of word to also access the more common words, users with different ways of writing Cherokee can be served, it will be easily searchable for developing lesson plans, will have many different examples of words such as synonyms, anonyms, and most importantly an electronic dictionary can be easily maintained and updated.
Further the electronic database allows for the use of the Cherokee syllabary, different spellings of words, represent all (audio) dialects including the Eastern Band, and will be linguistically accurate which serve linguists and anyone interested in learning the Cherokee language.
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The Cherokee Electronic Dictionary is funded 100% by private donors like you. If you would like to contribute to the Dictionary project or volunteer please contact us at contact@cherokeenationfoundation.org
Linguistic Team
Dr.Brad Montgomery-Anderson-NSU Assistant Professor
Dr. Akira Yamamoto-KU Professor emeritus
Anna Sixkiller-Cherokee Nation manager translation team, Master Speaker, translator
Development Team
Greg Trihus, SIL International
Beth Bryson- SIL International
Andrew Sikora- Cherokee Media LTD
Kimberlie Gilliland-(CNF) Cherokee Nation Foundation.