Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 32, no. suppl., Aboriginal Englishes and Education, 2010, pp. 35-61, 154
Description
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
Description
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
Author/Creator
Ali Glasgow
AlterNative, vol. 6, no. 2, Ngaahi Lea a e Kakai Pasifika: Endangered Pacific Languages and Cultures, 2010, pp. 122-133
Description
Examines initiatives and constraints in the development of educational programmes which aim to regain traditional Cook Islands language and cultural practices.
An interview that includes stories of hunting, trading and food gathering. Also included are stories about the Frog Lake massacre and Wihtiko (cannibal monster)
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
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Marian L. Escalanti
Description
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
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Danny Lopez
Description
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.
Native Studies Review, vol. 19, no. 1, 2010, pp. 157-158
Description
Book review of: Native American Language Ideologies: Beliefs, Practices, and Struggles in Indian County edited by Paul Kroskrity and Margaret C. Field.
National Arts Centre English Theatre Programme for Student Audiences ; 2009-2010 Season
Saqiyuq: Stories from the Lives of Three Inuit Women
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Pamela Levac
Christopher Morris
Description
Includes synopsis of the play, information of Indigenous peoples of the North, the Inuktitut language, Pond Islet, Baffin Island, and an interview with writer/director,
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.
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.
[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.