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FEMA fires group for nonsensical Alaska Native translations

Translation errors leave pain, anger in Alaska

ANCHORAGE, Alaska After tidal surges and high winds from the remnants of a rare typhoon caused extensive damage to homes along Alaska s western coast in September, the U.S. government stepped in to help residents largely Alaska Natives repair property damage.

FEMA fires group for nonsensical Alaska Native translations

FEMA fires group for nonsensical Alaska Native translations

For many, it was a reminder of culture and language suppresion.

FEMA fires group for nonsensical Alaska Native translations - New Delhi Times - India Only International Newspaper

After tidal surges and high winds from the remnants of a rare typhoon caused extensive damage to homes along Alaska’s western coast in September, the U.S. government stepped in to help residents largely Alaska Natives repair property damage. Residents who opened Federal Emergency Management Agency paperwork expecting to find instructions on how to…