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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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.
Journal of Navajo Education, vol. 8, no. 1, Fall, 1990, pp. 39-47
Description
Contends that it is possible to conduct successful programs of bilingual instruction, even in communities where the language is declining, but parents and instructors must be firmly committed to the program.
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 10, no. 1, 1990, pp. 97-119
Description
Argues that the Northern Native Broadcast Access Program has the potential to empower communities by responding to local initiatives, tailoring services for specific needs and creating collaborative relationships.
Looks at how Indigenous languages has been impacted by colonization and globalization. Also discusses the challenges for culture and language revitalization.