https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/dekelh-language-curriculum-pg-1.5989336
Northern BC school districts are collaborating to create an Indigenous language curriculum that can be taken for credits. The proposal, based on the Dakelh language, hopes to help revitalize the language as “language gives students a sense of belonging and helps them understand the world around them.” The proposal is currently waiting to be approved by the Ministry of Education.
This isn’t really a resource, but instead an idea of an action plan that could be taken to support languages facing extinction. “Like the Thunderbird of old I shall rise again out of the sea; I shall grab the instruments of the white man’s success – his education, his skills, and with these new tools I shall build my race into the proudest segment of your society.”-Chief Dan George. A colleague shared this quote with me, and I feel it applies to this context. Once the language is gone, it will be gone forever unless there is a way of revitalizing the language again.
Hi Tanya!
It looks like VSB is considering funding Indigenous languages program as well. Doesn’t seem like there is the financial support in place, but I think it would benefit both Indigenous and non-Indigeous students. I hope this is a trend that will continue into other districts across the province.
https://www.citynews1130.com/2021/05/24/vancouver-indigenous-languages/
Thanks for sharing! I really hope these projects receive funding and start a trend moving forward!