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DHS Launches first-ever Indigenous Languages Plan

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The Indigenous Languages Plan identifies DHS’s current language access activities, such as the development of a tool for identifying a person’s primary language, and the investigation of language access related complaints. The new plan also identifies future activities improvingwork to improve language access for Indigenous persons from Latin America who are encountered or served in DHS programs, activities, and operations.   (DHS Video by Walter Wayman/Released)