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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
Download full textAnonby, Stan J. – 1999
This paper discusses the status of the endangered Kwak'wala language on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, and efforts to revive it. Kwak'wala, also known as Kwakiutl, belongs to the Kwakiutlian group of the Wakashan language family. Following a description of Kwak'wala's historic decline and current status (mostly elderly speakers comprising…
Descriptors: American Indian Education, American Indian Languages, Canada Natives, Community Attitudes
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 reviewedFleras, Augie – Canadian Journal of Native Education, 1989
Describes establishment of language renewal program, Te Kohanga Reo, for Maori preschool children. The plan reinforces a sense of community through local collaboration and promotion of Maori cultural values. Examines the influence of Maori social and cultural values in the program's organization, content, and style. Contains 36 references.…
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Community Planning, Community Programs, Foreign Countries
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
Gravelle, Maggie – 1996
Starting from the perspective that bilingualism is an asset, the book describes approaches and strategies for schools to adopt that support and develop the skills of bilingual learners. A theoretical framework and research on which it is based are outlined, and suggestions are made for classroom strategies and procedures. The first chapter…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Bilingualism, Classroom Techniques, Curriculum Design
