Canadian Modern Language Review , vol. 66, no. 1, September 2009, p. 19–47
Description
Looks at research and reports about young Indigenous children’s early language learning trajectories and developmental needs, for cognitive, social, and cultural learning.
Ethnohistory, vol. 56, no. 2, Spring, 2009, pp. 269-284
Description
Distinguishes between code talkers who were specifically trained by the military and used codified vocabulary, from those who were discovered by accident. Discusses the role of the second group in World War I and World II.
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 2, no. 4, Traditional Knowledge, Spirituality and Lands, 2011, pp. 1-17
Description
Discusses issues impacting spiritual revitalization of Indigenous communities and policies to support development and maintenance of traditional knowledge.
[Hidden in Plain Sight: Contributions of Aboriginal Peoples to Canadian Identity and Culture, Volume 2]
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
David Smith
Description
Excerpt from Hidden in Plain Sight: Contributions of Aboriginal Peoples to Canadian Identity and Culture, vol. 2 edited by Cora J. Voyageur, David R. Newhouse, and Dan Beavon.
INALCO 2009, Proceedings of the 15th Inuit Studies Conference, Orality (Paris, 2006)
Orality in the 21st Century: Inuit Discourse and Practices. Proceedings of the 15th Inuit Studies Conference
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Vladimir Randa
Description
Examines the connection between human speech and animals among the Inuit.
Paper from Orality in the 21st Century: Inuit Discourse and Practices. Proceedings of the 15th Inuit Studies Conference edited by B. Collingnon and M. Therrien.
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 48, no. 1, 2009, pp. 1-18
Description
Looks at a language revitalization program in Kenai, Alaska which partners the community with the university and reports the challenges and compromises that accompany this partnership.
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 23, no. 2, Digital Technologies and Native Literature, Summer, 2011, pp. 3-23
Description
Focuses on the internet site Noongwa e-Anishinaabemjig: People Who Speak Anishinaabemowin Today hosted by the University of Michigan.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p. 3.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 35, no. 4, Fall, 2011, pp. 515-548
Description
Looks at the need for aboriginal education opportunities for urban aboriginal people and identifies three central challenges facing both language workers and learners.
Wicazo Sa Review, vol. 26, no. 1, Spring, 2011, pp. 67-83
Description
Discusses the development of the syllabary, making reading and writing in Cherokee possible, and looks at how present-day efforts of reading and writing with the syllabary and speaking Cherokee contribute to language perseverance.
National Collaborating Centre for Aboriginal Health
Arlene Moscovitch
Description
Documentary with Elders, fathers, and matriarchs on strengthening the role for First Nations, Inuit and Mètis fathers.
Accompanying Report.
Durations: 26:30.