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What do these signs mean to you? What language is being privileged here?

Even though these signs are acknowledging the indigenous language of the landscape, they are privileging the English language by placing it on top. The linguistic landscape of this land is made up with the languages present on public and private spaces. A way for endangered languages to fuel interest is through signs like these. Having your endangered language posted on a national road sign can foster pride in that culture and the culture's heritage. It is important to acknowledge practices of language revitalization like these.