Cherokee Nation reauthorizes Durbin Feeling Language Preservation Act cherokeelearner January 28, 2024 Uncategorized The permanent authorization includes a mimimum operating fund of $18 million annually and $35 million for new language projects such as a new Cherokee Immersion middle school. Post navigation Previous Previous post: A cultural connection: language revitalization at forefront of Cherokee, Māori visitsNext Next post: Cherokee language, cultural preservationist to be honored with exhibit