American Indian Language Development Institute: Thirty Year Tradition of Speaking From Our Heart
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Akira Y. Yamamoto
Kimiko Y. Yamamoto
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Looks at language endangerment in the global setting, responses to the endangered situation, and issues in promoting language revitalization.
Chapter from American Indian Language Development Institute: Thirty Year Tradition of Speaking From Our Heart edited by Candace K. Galla, Stacey Oberly, G.L. Romero, Maxine Sam, Ofelia Zepeda.
Prairie Forum, vol. 23, no. 2, Fall, 1998, pp. 283-285
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Book review of: kôhkominawak otâcimowiniwâwa: Our Grandmothers' Lives as Told in Their Own Words edited and translated by Freda Ahenakew and H.C. Wolfart.
American Indian Language Development Institute: Thirty Year Tradition of Speaking From Our Heart
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Bertney Langley
Linda Langley
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Introduces the project, lists the goals, states the methods, projects the outcomes and suggests language revitalization activities.
Chapter from American Indian Language Development Institute: Thirty Year Tradition of Speaking From Our Heart edited by Candace K. Galla, Stacey Oberly, G.L. Romero, Maxine Sam, Ofelia Zepeda.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 13, no. 10, October 2010, p. 1,23
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Discussion of a book, Making the Connection, published for the education system with the hope of creating First Nation friendly schools based on strategies suggested by Cree Elders.
Article found on page 1 and scrolling to page 23.
The Legends Project is a compilation of traditional oral stories, legends, and histories of Canada's Inuit and First Nations. They are transcribed, dramatized, and cast within the communities. Audios contain general information on the First Nations involved, recordings of Elders, explanation of the legends, and legends recorded in both English and the original First Nations language.
American Indian Language Development Institute: Thirty Year Tradition of Speaking From Our Heart
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Ivan Ozbolt
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Comments on a course teaching the language and strategies on how to teach in immersion settings.
Chapter from American Indian Language Development Institute: Thirty Year Tradition of Speaking From Our Heart edited by Candace K. Galla, Stacey Oberly, G.L. Romero, Maxine Sam, Ofelia Zepeda.
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 32, no. suppl., Aboriginal Englishes and Education, 2010, pp. 35-61, 154
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Discussion on the mixing of Cree, Michif, and English languages in Indigenous communities; and looks at the evidence of how teachers are responding to this Indigenizing of EngUsh.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 22, no. 1, Spring, 2010, pp. 20-48
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Argues that Maria Campbell's use of Michif was necessary to convey the true essence of the narratives.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 20.
Measures to Preserve Indigenous Language and Culture In Te Reo Kuki Airani (Cook Islands Maori Language): Early-childhood Education Models
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
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Ali Glasgow
AlterNative, vol. 6, no. 2, Ngaahi Lea a e Kakai Pasifika: Endangered Pacific Languages and Cultures, 2010, pp. 122-133
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Examines initiatives and constraints in the development of educational programmes which aim to regain traditional Cook Islands language and cultural practices.
Journal of the Early Republic, vol. 30, no. 4, Winter, 2010, pp. 505-532
Description
Looks at the linguistic precursor to biological essentialism, evidence of white philologists’ reliance on Native tutors and discusses why the federal government began moving toward assimilation.
American Indian Language Development Institute: Thirty Year Tradition of Speaking From Our Heart
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Marian L. Escalanti
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Presents a poem highlighting the author's AILDI involvement.
Chapter from American Indian Language Development Institute: Thirty Year Tradition of Speaking From Our Heart edited by Candace K. Galla, Stacey Oberly, G.L. Romero, Maxine Sam, Ofelia Zepeda.
American Indian Language Development Institute: Thirty Year Tradition of Speaking From Our Heart
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Danny Lopez
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Author shares cultural knowledge that he learned from O'odham elders.
Chapter from American Indian Language Development Institute: Thirty Year Tradition of Speaking From Our Heart edited by Candace K. Galla, Stacey Oberly, G.L. Romero, Maxine Sam, Ofelia Zepeda.
Website about the Innu nation containing links to information on skills and knowledge passed on by the Elders. Site split into four sections: First Steps, Innu Daily Life, Innu World, and Glossary.
Focuses on four areas: strengthening Tribal control; investing in cultural and language revitalization; hiring Native American staff and administrators, and promoting interagency coordination.