Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 22, no. 2, 2010, pp. 42-58
Description
Looks at the challenges of publishing in the Sámi languages; the foundation of Sámi literature from oral tradition to written language; early Sámi authors; the Sámi Writers’ Association; and the emergence of Sámi publishing houses.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 42.
Looks at how First Nations and Inuit communities are using broadband networks and information and communication technologies; and discusses the broadband projects and federal broadband Initiatives in First Nations and Inuit communities.
Decolonisation in Aotearoa: Education, Research and Practice
Reclaiming Maori Education
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Ranginui Walker
Description
Discusses how the educational system imposed by the British served to create social injustice.
Chapter one from Decolonisation in Aotearoa: Education, Research and Practice edited by Jessica Hutchings and Jenny Lee-Morgan.
Acta Borealis, vol. 27, no. 1, June 2010, pp. 1-23
Description
Studies language relations by looking at the historical, ideological, and political process used in language revitalization focusing on political and legal instruments of change.
Topics include Indigenous identity, cultural competency, residential schools, language and dialect differences, education, and speech-language pathology and students.
[Resources for Teaching Aboriginal Languages in the Northwest Territories: An Annotated Bibliography]
Documents & Presentations
Description
Contains links to lists of materials available for Chipewyan, Cree, North and South Slavey, and Tlicho. Each book is keyed for language (single or accompanied by English) and grade level.
American indian Language Development Institute: Thirty Year Tradition of Speaking From Our Heart
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Teresa L. McCarty
Lucille J. Watahomigie
Akira Y. Yamamoto
Ofelia Zepeda
Description
Offers some suggestions for community-based language restoration work.
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 Education, vol. 33, no. 1, 2010, pp. 140-175
Description
Interviews students about factors that contribute to their learning success and presents the characteristics needed for effective teaching especially in the sciences.
The Northern Review, no. 42, Northern Inequalities - Global Processes, Local Legacies, 2016, pp. 109-129
Description
Identifies schools issues including: student attendance, the legacy of residential schools, lack of resources to promote the Inuktitut/Inuinnaqtun language and transient teachers.
Makes recommendations for each of five key messages about digital language resources: a "whole community approach is required, the community or nation should own and control resources and technology, Elders should guide development, and policies should be guided by UNDRIP and TRC Calls for Action.
American Indian Language Development Institute: Thirty Year Tradition of Speaking From Our Heart
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Ofelia Zepeda
Description
Looks at the contributions of many in their efforts to promote and maintain the Indigenous languages of the United States.
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.
From Statistics Canada's Canadian Socio-economic Information and Management System (CANSIM).
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From Statistics Canada's Canadian Socio-economic Information and Management System (CANSIM).
Data can be added / removed and manipulated to customize table.
From Statistics Canada's Canadian Socio-economic Information and Management System (CANSIM).
Data can be added / removed and manipulated to customize table.
From Statistics Canada's Canadian Socio-economic Information and Management System (CANSIM).
Data can be added / removed and manipulated to customize table.
From Statistics Canada's Canadian Socio-economic Information and Management System (CANSIM).
Data can be added / removed and manipulated to customize table.
From Statistics Canada's Canadian Socio-economic Information and Management System (CANSIM).
Data can be added / removed and manipulated to customize table.
First Nations Perspectives Journal, vol. 3, no. 1, 2010, pp. 65-88
Description
Looks at the seven indigenous languages of Manitoba, some more threatened then others, and the possibility of revitalizing these languages in Manitoba schools.