Preservation & Revitalization

Introductory article to themed issues presents various author perspectives' on reversing language and knowledge shifts. French text pages 5-15. English text pages 16-30.

Study shows that video media is a powerful and useful tool to preserve oral language and culture.

Author argues that Aboriginal peoples are at a crossroads because language can not be passed down due to diminished parental language proficiently.

Looks at the Nunavut Government's concerns about the loss of distinct dialects of the Inuit language.

Contends that cultural continuity plays a critical role in overcoming the native suicide epidemic.

Discusses the role that books can play in language revitalization, criteria for selection, themes, and potential use in the classroom.

Includes phonemic lexicon, translation of a series of questions and answers about characters from the Bible, catechism, prayers, and translations of other scriptural teachings, e.g., Ten Commandments, Lord's Prayer.

Looks at factors which contribute to educational gap between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal students: history, political organization, socio-economic status, and health.

Grammar of the Ojibwa language.

Reports on detailed linguistic work conducted on kinship terminology of the Uto-Aztecan language Tubatulabla, perhaps still spoken in Kern County, California.

For Women's History Month, ten Aboriginal women from British Columbia were honored for their contributions to the political and cultural lives of their communities.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.16.

Looks at the work of the Institute of Guarani Linguistics in Asuncih, Paraguay to raise awareness of the Ava Guaraní culture and language.

Includes short title, findings, definitions, declaration of policy, no restrictions, evaluations and use of English.

"An Act: To assist Native Americans in assuring the survival and continuing vitality of their languages".

"An Act: To amend the Native American Programs Act of 1974 to provide for the revitalization of Native American languages through Native American language immersion programs; and for other purposes".

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 effective ways to revitalize obsolescing languages through school and community programs such as the Cree Immersion Day Camp at the Canadian Indigenous Languages and Literacy Institute.

Public Service Leadership Thesis (Ph.D.)--Capella University, 2010.

Indigenous Peoples Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Alberta, 2013.

Looks at factors which have led to the success of the curriculum in Arviat, Nunavut.

Examines the administration and implementation of the Act, achievement of the objectives, effectiveness of the the provisions of the Act, and the roles and responsibilities of the Minister, Official Languages Board , the Aboriginal Languages Revitalization Board and the Languages Commissioner.

Looks at the link between linguistic and cultural diversity and Indigenous languages to knowledge systems of the Mohawk in Canada and the United States, the Hawaiian in the Pacific, and the Hopi and Navajo in the U. S. Southwest.

Language and Literacy Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of British Columbia, 2015.

Drawing on the Language Shift and Retention Project, article explores the personal, familial, and academic costs of Indigenous language loss.

Discusses the preservation, protection and promotion of the Inuit language and debates about the development of language politics and policies in Nunavut.

American Indian Studies Thesis (M.A.)--The University of Arizona, 2012.

Looks at project to preserve Hopi place-names for sacred locations and landforms.

Examines community efforts to revive cultural practices, reclaim knowledge, and get back cultural objects, specifically involving the potlatch system. Scroll to page 51

Comments on the Qik'rtarmiut Alutiit Regional Language Advisory Committee and the work they are doing to ensure preservation of the Alutiiq language for future generations.

Studies the development of Maori immersion programs, which have helped change the nature of Maori-government relations.

Looks at key areas that require consideration for language revitalization efforts.

Uses the example of a program at Michigan State University to explore issues in incorporating heritage languages into the curriculum of post-secondary institutions.

Studies language relations by looking at the historical, ideological, and political process used in language revitalization focusing on political and legal instruments of change.

Discusses the sacred connection between language, land and people, how language revitalization addresses spiritual needs and, argues that the loss of language represents loss of a unique way of organizing experiences.

Comments on ways for Indigenous people to maintain and renew tribal culture.

Provides statistics regarding risk of endangerment, revitalization efforts, and numbers of existing speakers, as well as list of resources.

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Describes the erosion of the Inuktitut language and the quest to preserve it.

Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Alberta, 2009.

Presents three successful models that illustrate Indigenous language immersion doesn't diminish the accomplishment of students in English.

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.

Authors use a critical making methodology to engage with the Zuni Pueblo people in the digital humanities project, Zuni Language Materials Collection; argue that collaboration with members of the community of creation dramatically improved item description, collection discoverability and collection interactivity.

Examines extent that languages are spoken, whether the number of speakers has risen in past decades, and factors related to language use and retention.

Outlines changes in attitudes towards language use and preservation, and the importance of Cree as the language of instruction. Uses the community of Mistissini, Quebec as an example of one language being used in the home and when hunting, and another dominating in other situations. Text in French.