The objectives of this study were to explore: (i) the Changsha Shadow Puppetry Performance Art Form Development History, and (ii) the process of transferring this knowledge to students. This research employs qualitative research methods including literature review and field data collection through surveys, interviews, observations, group…

Indigenous languages are reciprocal caretakers of culture, holding and carrying the foundation of knowledge and being throughout generations (Hermes, Bang, and Marin 2012; Jacob 2013). Language and culture work together both to form and to sustain a unique worldview, one that Indigenous children have inherent rights to acquire and fully enjoy…

The creation of "universidades interculturales" (intercultural universities, UIs) in Mexico at the start of the 21st century was not only a policy response to the need for more accessible higher education for historically underrepresented students, but also to the call for more culturally and linguistically relevant education and…

The Fuxi worship ritual, Hebei Province, is one of the oldest and most symbolic sacrificial traditions in Chinese civilization. It celebrates the mythical cultural hero and ancestor of humanity, Fuxi. The ritual originated from tribal sacrifices and was passed down through the royal family, government, and folk until it was listed as a national…

Thomas Babington Macaulay's 1835 minute on Indian education is widely held to be representative of the views which underpinned the English East India Company's replacement of Persian with English as the official language of administration in India in 1837, and the promotion of English and Indian vernacular languages as part of colonial educational…

Increasingly, it is recognised that the opportunity to engage with one's own culture and language is beneficial for an individual's well-being. Research among indigenous communities in North America, Australia, Scandinavia, and New Zealand, have illustrated the importance of culturo-linguistic congruity. In Wales, the Well-being of Future…

Oppressive policies have led to a devaluation of Indigenous cultural and linguistic practices, which in turn have contributed to disruption of language transmission in the family. In this article, I take a longitudinal perspective by first discussing the role of the family in language shift and then exploring how people who have learned Sámi (an…

To increase the number of teachers of colour teaching science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in schools in the United States (US), teacher educators and preschool-to-higher education (P-20) teachers must engage with increasingly multicultural student populations through the practice of "culturally relevant education"…

Stories and storytelling about language initiatives are an important political device in constructing and perpetuating language status planning and policies. However, little attention has been given to meta-discursive practices by institutions about Indigenous language revitalization in the U.S. as well as how music can play important roles in…

A longitudinal study of enrichment across post-16 colleges in England and Wales illustrates the possibilities and limitations of colleges' societal and cultural impact. Over a four-year study, these activities outside subject curricula, widely intended to compensate for the mobilisation of cultural capital by students in privileged settings,…

This study examines the historical development, cultural significance, and challenges facing accordion music in Guizhou Province, China. The accordion, introduced to Guizhou in the 1950s, became an integral part of music education and cultural expression, blending with local folk traditions. Over the decades, it played significant roles in…

The acquisition of daily living skills (DLS) represents an important component in establishing independence and increasing the quality of life for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Video prompting has become a popular intervention to teach DLS and researchers have used different perspectives when filming the video (e.g.,…

Language is often used to demonstrate group membership and to establish cultural identity. When the language is not readily available or is at risk, individuals tend to turn to other markers to develop their cultural identity. Using Leximancer for thematic and conceptual analyses of interviews with ten accomplished musicians in Nova Scotia,…

The Applied Linguistics field is criticized for neglecting Indigenous languages and cultures as well as social justice issues. Some see technology as exasperating the digital divide. We are urged to reflect on our work to see whose interests the field serves and respond with action. I discuss these issues in relation to existing work, arguing that…

This article documents how my cultural identity as a Métis woman is inherently linked to Michif words and phrases that originate from the land. Through the Michif language I continue to situate myself directly on the Saskatchewan prairie landscape. And it is because of the collective efforts of Michif speakers and Métis Old Ones who work…