This document discusses the power that foreign language teachers have over indigenous languages. It notes that a New Zealand preschool teaches Spanish in structured sessions each week, while incorporating the indigenous Maori language in daily activities without formal classes. Some parents are dissatisfied that the preschool promotes Spanish over Maori. The document warns that when a dominant language is taught, it can pose dangers to indigenous languages by influencing attitudes and potentially shifting prestige away from the local tongue. It argues that foreign language teachers should recognize their influential position and incorporate indigenous languages into their teaching to promote positive attitudes towards the local languages.