We discuss the new Ojibwe-dubbed version of Star Wars: A New Hope with Maeengan Linklater, Operations Director of the Dakota Ojibway Tribal Council, and Michael Kohn, Director of Distribution Operations for Lucasfilm.

The interview discusses why projects like these are so important to the revitalization of Indigenous languages.

Highlights:

• The Preservation of Indigenous Languages - Opening Remarks (00:00)
• Star Wars: A New Hope in Ojibwe – Trailer (01:24)
• Introducing Maeengan Linklater - Director of Operations of the Dakota Ojibwe Tribal Council (03:27)
• Origins of Star Wars Ojibwe Project (03:43)
• Process of Translating Star Wars into Ojibwe (08:25)
• Revitalization of Indigenous Languages (15:16)
• Introducing Michael Kohn - Director of Distribution Operations for Lucasfilm (18:11)
• Working on the Navajo Version of Star Wars (18:29)
• Differences Between Making the Navajo & Ojibwe Versions (19:47)
• Casting Ojibwe Star Wars (20:37)
• Impact of Navajo Version of Star Wars (22:02)
• Why Star Wars? (23:11)
• Parallels Between Indigenous Culture and Star Wars (24:24)
• Other Opportunities (25:14)
• Closing Remarks (26:40)

Reference:

APTN Announcement

CBC Article - "This is going to be huge,' Manitoba actress says as premiere of Ojibwe-dubbed Star Wars film nears"

Dakota Ojibway Tribal Council

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