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Sep 16
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Danielle Boyer: Robotics & Keeping Nativ...

REBEL GIRLS
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Danielle Boyer is an Ojibwe inventor, scientist, and advocate. She invented the Skobot, an educational and fun robot that translates Native languages for children. Through the Skobot, Danielle has made learning Native languages accessible and entertaining for kids. Listen in to learn more about how Danielle Boyer is preserving culture through language! Th ... Show More
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