Preservation & Revitalization

File contains a presentation by Armand Murray of the La Loche Local of the Metis Society of Saskatchewan. Murray discusses the need for recognition of Aboriginal rights on the part of government, land issues, a lack of capital in the community for utilizing resources, a conflict with the provincial government over Clearwater River park, fisheries issues, forestry issues, tourism and guiding, and related issues. Following the presentation Commissioner Dussault discusses some of the issues raised with Murray.

File contains a presentation by Norma Shorty, Kwanlin Dun First Nation. Shorty describes the history of the Kwanlin Dun First Nation, and its reserves in the Whitehorse area. Shorty suggests that since the government contributed to the destruction of traditional systems of Kwanlin Dun learning, it should contribute to rebuilding them. Following Shorty's presentation the assembled Commissioners discuss language, education, and rights issues with Shorty.

File contains a presentation by Mireille Sioui, Michel Gros Louis (Tare Dan Deh), and Annette Vincent (Wat Ron Yon Non Nen) of the Akiawenrak Long House. The three deliver a presentation discussing the structure of the Long House, its place in Huron society, its spiritual and cultural significance. A dispute is mentioned between the Huron-Wendat and the City of Lorrettville over the territory on which the longhouse is.

File contains a presentation by Wilbert Wesley. Wesley discusses the Cree language and his views on its incorporation into the education system. Wesley states that he thinks Cree should be made compulsory, and that it should also be publicized via media. Commissioner Viola Robinson then responds to his remarks.

File contains a presentation by Donna Sears and Bernice Ireland on behalf of the Atenlos Women's Group. Sears discusses the "epidemic" of violence in Aboriginal communities, particularly with regard to family violence.

File contains a presentation by Ollie Itinuar on behalf of the Inuit Cultural Institute. He is an elder who speaks Inuktitut. His address is given in English translation and covers topics such as cultural preservation and the importance of the transmission of traditional culture to younger generations. Following his presentation Commissioner Robinson thanks Itinuar, and Commissioner Blakeney discusses transportation and the preservation of oral records on tape with him.

The file contains a presentation on behalf of Sik-ooh-Kotoki Friendship Society by Mike Bruised Head and Stan Knowlton. The presentation deals with general economic development issues.

The file contains a part of a transcript of a portion of a sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at The Fern Resort, Orillia, Ontario. This part includes a presentation by Isadore Talouse concerning the Retention of Native languages.

Chapter 2 from Revitalizing Indigenous Languages edited by John Reyhner, Gina Cantoni, Robert N. St. Clair, and Evangeline Parsons Yazzie. Comments on the success of a kindergarten class which mastered a vocabulary of 200 words and phrases at the end of 18 weeks.

Discussion on various aspects of traditional knowledge, including traditional knowledge and the law, comparison of scientific and traditional approaches to knowledge, and tools for maintaining traditional knowledge.

Nine elders in discussion at Saddle Lake Reserve. They talk about aspects of life before contact with whites, Treaty #6, the history of amalgamations and land sales, and a traditional story of a boy raised by buffalo.

Comments on the 2009 Sakewewak Artists' Collective Storytellers Festival of which one goal was to bridge modern and traditional storytelling practices. Article located by scrolling to page 13.

Book review of: The Salt-Wind, Ka Makani Pa‘akai by Brandy Nalani McDougall. Entire issue on one pdf. To access review, scroll to page 84.

Book review of: Salvage Studies of Western Queensland Aboriginal Languages by Gavan Breen. Review located by scrolling to page 139.

Examines program models presently used in heritage language learning and revitalization in Norway and compares them to other models used worldwide.

Discusses results from interviews with Sami journalists, children and a rap musician.

Announcement of software capable of printing in Cree, Saulteaux, Dakota/Nakota/Lakota and Dene languages.

Keeseekoose and Cote School Committees revive the Saulteaux language.

Outlines ways Cultural Survival readers can support the campaign to save endangered Native American languages.

Discusses the threat of extinction for many of the world's languages, efforts by linguists to preserve them and reasons why the effort is important.

Looks at mother-tongue medium (MTM) education as vital to the survival of Indigenous languages.

Comments on the imminence of the Lakota language being lost and the many decisions needed to be made in order to keep the language vibrant, including choosing which set of diacritics to use.

Comments on the ethnic history of the Tuvan people, and on the changing social, economic and geopolitical conditions they are facing.

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.

Educational Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--The University of British Columbia (Vancouver), 2010.

Looks at the introduction of a mother tongue program to the Aboriginal school system in James Bay to protect the Cree language and culture.

Argues that while school-based action alone will not save threatened indigenous languages, schools and teachers play an important role in revitalizing those languages.

Looks at the Sisseton Wahpeton Community College and the integration of the Dakota language and tribal cultural values into the programs offered at the institution.

Comments on the success of Television northern Canada (TVNC) when it went on the air in 1992, and futher discussion on the current and future need for aboriginal programming.

Linguistics Thesis (Ph.D.)--City University of New York, 2003.

Article comments of the impact a single person can have on language survival and transmission of knowledge.

Discussion about the use of community radio and the reclamation of Indigenous values and languages.

Discusses the history and revival of the Hawaiian language.

Discusses the Saskatchewan Indian Cultural Centre's First Nations Language Deeper's Conference which promoted and celebrated all First Nations languages. Article located by scrolling to page 15.

Looks at the Traditional Names Mapping Project with one goal being to educate the public of the five distinct language groups in Manitoba.

Education Thesis (Ed.D.)--Arizona State University, 1991.

Women Studies Thesis (M.A.)--Simon Fraser University, 2000.

Outlines legal and policy framework and areas of concern, and makes recommendations. Addendum to main report.

Discusses some of the challenges and difficulties Ju/'hoansi language has encountered.

Comments on the challenge of preserving the language of smaller Native American tribes, including finding sufficient funding.

Computer Science and Software Engineering Thesis (M.Sc.)--Miami University, 2009.

Linguistics Thesis (M.A.)--California State University, Northridge, 2013.

Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--The University of New Mexico, 1978.

Linguistics Thesis (M.A.)--Memorial University of Newfoundland, 2009.

Major goals and objectives for language programs are studied and the various factors that affect them.

Education Thesis (Ed.D.)--University of Massachusetts Amherst, 1998.

Discusses how unconscious values can effect teaching and how to improve effectiveness through gaining an understanding of culture and basic language skills.

Discusses both the decline and revival of Inuktitut and the implications for Inuit culture and sovereignty.