Rebecca Yares

Rebecca Yares

Becky with an ice cream cone and no ice cream

This is my second year in linguistics at the University of Montana and my second year with the Blackfoot Language Group. I am really excited about this year and the upcoming projects that we are creating for this year.

I became interested in linguistics by taking a class on the history of the English language during my undergraduate period and I fell in love with it. I then found myself attending college at the University of Montana and taking an interest in the Blackfoot Language through my time spent in the BLG.

I grew up inMinnesota right in the heart of Minneapolis. I lived there my whole life and then I decided it was time for an adventure. I ventured out of state and continue my education and found myself in Missoula. I came here with a BA in English with Creative Writing from St Catherine University in St Paul, and an unknown love for the mountains and community here. I love Missoula and all that I am learning here!