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Arctic Languages Perspectives

Arctic Languages Perspectives. May 27, 2015 Hishinlai ’ Peter (Kathy R. Sikorski) University of Alaska Fairbanks.

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Arctic Languages Perspectives

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  1. Arctic Languages Perspectives May 27, 2015 Hishinlai’ Peter (Kathy R. Sikorski) University of Alaska Fairbanks

  2. Tromsø, Norway – 2008Recommendations*Reinforce importance of Arctic Indigenous languages holistically * Lead and facilitate activities to strengthen Indigenous language use across the Arctic* Assessment across Arctic languages - Data on current status of Arctic Indigenous languages *Create language learning opportunities that involve youth

  3. Ottawa, Canada – 2012 Committee RecommendationsThree committees: * Indigenous Language Policies and Planning * Status of Arctic Indigenous Languages * Language Acquisition

  4. Indigenous Language Policies and Planning Perspective(1) Only one policy reported(2) More policies and ideas needed

  5. AleutStatus of Arctic Indigenous Languages*Grassroots efforts * Developing “Where Are Your Keys?” (WAYK)* Collaboration with regional non-profit organization* Intensive summer programs – language resources * Alaska Native Language Archives – teaching, dictionary

  6. Gwich’in* Immersion camps * Booklets* Language nests, plus booklets * Resource library cataloging * Master-Apprentice * Teacher training* Conferences: Videos of elders

  7. Other Athabascan* Online dictionary, and language lessons* iTunes App * Story Books - cultural activities* Orthography Book * Alaska Native Language Archives – various groups

  8. Inuit/Yupik* Alaska: ANLC book list Language Nest (Barrow) Immersion School (Kotzebue)* Canada: Media Dictionary, print material Apps Language Learning Website

  9. RAIPON* Videos * Online dictionary* Orthography, Grammar, Phonology* Phrase books

  10. Saami* Online lessons, dictionaries* Grammars* Word bank* Youth – “Speak Saami to me”* Educational resources

  11. Status of Indigenous Languages Perspectives(1) Pockets of efforts being done (2) Need to collaborate and share

  12. Language Acquisition/Teaching • Develop an aggressive curriculum and language lessons that engage students through appropriate culture • Supply teacher training that uses known methods of SLA, such as “Communicative Competence” (Canale& Swain, 1980) or SCT (interaction through social context)

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