Foreword

 

The Xavante people group have survived challenges with their language intact. It is a vital part of the culture and many are monolinguals.

In 1987 three women Joan Hall, Ruth McLeod, and Valerie Mitchell produced a small Xavánte-Portuguese dictionary with the help of the community. Another edition was produced in 2004.

We hope that all that is written in the language will continue to preserve the culture.

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