81-year-old woman to receive honorary doctorate from Fresno State

Wednesday, May 17, 2023
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A Central California woman is taking action to preserve a critical part of her culture.

Holly Blossom Wyatt is one of the last native speakers of the Chukchansi language and wants to ensure it isn't lost for future generations.
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She's been working with the Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians for decades, and with Fresno State's Department of Linguistics since 2008.

On Friday, the 81-year-old will receive an honorary doctorate from the university.
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