Eagle Feather News, vol. 13, no. 10, October 2010, p. 1,23
Description
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
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Ivan Ozbolt
Description
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
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.
Anthropology & Education Quarterly, vol. 36, no. 1, March 2005, pp. 43-56
Description
Discusses the importance of teaching through Indigenous language immersion rather than adding on a culture and language class to the existing curriculum.
Anthropology & Education Quarterly, vol. 36, no. 1, Indigenous Epistemologies and Education: Self-Determination, Anthropology, and Human Rights, March 2005, pp. 43-56
Description
Contends that language immersion programs support language and cultural revitalization by allowing students a deeper understanding and fluency.
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.
[Bachelor of Circumpolar Studies (BCS) 322: Peoples and Cultures of the Circumpolar World II]
[Section Two: Expressions of Self-Determination in North America]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Kristina Fagan
Description
Reviews concepts of identity and culture and discusses the importance Indigenous languages, reasons they are threatened, and efforts that have been made to revitalize them in northern Canada and United States.
Developed for class delivered by the University of the Arctic.
[Bachelor of Circumpolar Studies (BCS) 322: Peoples and Cultures of the Circumpolar World II]
[Section Three: Expressions of Self-Determination in Northwest Russia, Siberia, and Northern Asia]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Tamara Andreyeva
Nina Vasilieva
Description
Discusses concept of ethnicity and socio-linguistics of Indigenous peoples of northern Russia, lists languages spoken, gives reasons for assimilation process, and looks at current language usage and policies.
Developed for class delivered by the University of the Arctic.
[Bachelor of Circumpolar Studies (BCS) 322: Peoples and Cultures of the Circumpolar World II]
[Section Four: Expressions of Self-Determination in Greenland, the North Atlantic, and Northern Scandinavia]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Hans-Jørgen Wallin Weihe
Description
Discusses social construction of language with emphasis on the influence of living conditions, lifestyle, population changes and national policy.
Developed for class delivered by the University of the Arctic.
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.
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 7, no. 1, 1987, pp. 111-120
Description
Contends that toponomy (study of place names) proved useful in settling disputes among Indigenous peoples about areas of overlapping land use prior to the settling of comprehensive land claims by the federal government.
ISB4: Proceedings of the 4th International Symposium on Bilingualism
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Octaviana Trujillo
Denis Viri
Anna Figueira
Kathryn Manuelito
Description
Research reports an improved academic performance in Native American students whose educational experience has been grounded in heritage languages and cultures.
Chapter from ISB4: Proceedings of the 4th International Symposium on Bilingualism edited by James Cohen, Kara T. McAlister, Kellie Rolstad, Jeff MacSwan.
Études Inuit Studies, vol. 29, no. 1-2, Préserver la langue et les savoirs / Preserving Language and Knowledge, 2005, pp. 355-356
Description
Book review of: Naukan Yupik Eskimo Dictionary, compiled by Elizaveta A. Dobrieva, Evgeniy V. Golovko, Steven A. Jacobson and Michael E. Krauss; edited by Steven A. Jacobson.
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,