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Direct linkAngelo, Denise; Disbray, Samantha; Singer, Ruth; O'Shannessy, Carmel; Simpson, Jane; Smith, Hilary; Meek, Barbra; Wigglesworth, Gillian – OECD Publishing, 2022
Indigenous peoples have rightful aspirations for their languages and cultures, supported under international conventions, jurisdictional treaties, laws, policies and enquiry recommendations. Additionally, the inclusion of Indigenous languages in education can impact positively on Indigenous students' learning, engagement, identity and well-being,…
Descriptors: Indigenous Populations, Academic Achievement, Educational Experience, Outcomes of Education
Peer reviewedKirkness, Verna J. – Canadian Journal of Native Education, 1989
Outlines a mechanism for action in language preservation and renewal, preventing extinction of Canada's aboriginal languages. Proposes the Aboriginal Languages Foundation as part of a national strategy whereby the community retains control over language renewal programs with funding and resources from the Canadian government. Contains 37…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Language Maintenance, Language Proficiency, Language Skill Attrition
Peer reviewedBrandt, Elizabeth A.; Ayoungman, Vivian – Canadian Journal of Native Education, 1989
Reviews critical factors in successful language transmission and acquisition, factors responsible for language maintenance and renewal. Considers theoretical issues underlying communities' maintenance and renewal efforts and the reflection of those issues in practical goal-setting plans that outline desired plans that outline language maintenance…
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Community Planning, Community Programs, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedGray, Vicky A. – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1986
The results of an evaluation of a New Brunswick elementary school immersion program show that native speakers of English do not achieve the same proficiency in French language skills as they do in English. This is due to their limited exposure to native French speaking models outside the classroom. (MSE)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Elementary Education, English, FLES
Peer reviewedBlondin, Georgina – Canadian Journal of Native Education, 1989
Describes an oral Slavey language program that drew on knowledge of the Elders, a traditional source of knowledge and wisdom for language instruction. Describes community action for course and materials development and effective use of political support to develop and establish this community based language renewal program. Contains 21 references.…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Community Involvement, Community Planning, Community Programs
Download full textTucker, G. Richard – Focus, 1980
A comparison of the salient characteristics of Canadian and United States bilingual education programs suggests various settings where it would be desirable to introduce children to schooling in their home language. These settings include: (1) the various ethnic communities in the United States, (2) multilingual developing countries, (3) parts of…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Comparative Analysis, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Programs
