Jessie Little Doe Baird
Jessie Little Doe Baird (also Jessie Little Doe Fermino, born 18 November 1963) is a linguist known for her efforts to revive the Wampanoag (Wôpanâak) language. She received a MacArthur Fellowship in 2010. She founded the Wôpanâak Language Reclamation Project.
Jessie Little Doe Baird | |
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| Born | November 18, 1963 Wareham, Massachusetts, United States |
| Nationality | Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, American |
| Alma mater | Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| Occupation | Linguist |
| Known for | Revitalization of Wôpanâak language |
| Awards | MacArthur Fellowship |
She lives in Mashpee, Massachusetts.
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