This article points out in many ways why Canadian indegenous languages are disappearing. Based on these reflections and checks, the government is preparing various legal policies to revitalize indigenous languages at the government level as well as calling for reconsideration of the current government’s approach to legislation and policy thinking. The article emphasizes that Prime Minister Trudeau should faithfully fulfill his commitment to financial support for the revitalization of indigenous languages.
The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is an assembly, modelled on the United Nations General Assembly, of First Nations (Indian bands) represented by their chiefs. It emerged from the Canadian National Indian Brotherhood which dissolved in the late 1970s; AFN was established in 1982. The aims of the organization are to protect and advance the aboriginal and treaty rights and interests of First Nations in Canada, including health, education, culture and language. It represents primarily status Indians.
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The article elaborates the concept of decolonization in various aspects and suggests the free e-book on indigenous self-government.
This Youtube channel called “Worship on Air” is managed by a Korean missionary who shares about many social problems and difficulties that indigenous people in Canada are facing over the past time. the first series of video clips is about residential school to understand the present circumstances of Canadian First Nations and he looks into the history of the Canadian government’s policies towards the First Nation.
This journal article from Keren Rice introduces useful information on indigenous language such as brief history of Canadian indigenous language, revitalization programs of indigenous languages developed by various colleges and universities, language demography, and indigenous language act from government of Canada. Also, the Youtube video was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community about thriving indigenous language by Khelsilem who shares the reasons we need thriving indigenous languages and how we can make it happen.
Canadian Salish Aboriginal Artist: B. Wyse, (bon graham-krulicki) lives on the Pacific Coast of B.C. Her paintings, designs and prints are inspired by the richness of her aboriginal ancestry and a strong desire to preserve aboriginal language through her art. “My designs are a tribute to my heritage, to language and the environment, life and culture, the physical and spiritual power it embraces.” She has dedicated years to the creation of inspirational art and designs and works closely with respected elders and fluent speakers for guidance and inspiration. Bonny continues to expand her word and phrase designs, paintings, products and educational programs through which to share her art and culture as a Canadian Aboriginal language artist.
Anne Kang, B.C.’s minister of advanced education and skills training announced UBC Okanagan will offer the language degree of indigenous language(Nsyilxcn). This is one of the most exemplary governmental efforts to revitalize indigenous languages and cultures. As Kang said, this program will definitely motivate many people who are recognizing the danger of indigenous language extinction. I hope this program can be the first step to make indigenous languages be “an official academic field” in BC and opportunity to revitalize all the other endangered indigenous languages
After the Japanese colonial era, the policy of annihilating Korean culture from the 1920s began in the 1920s. In 2010, Mr. Joo founded the Joseon language Organization and took the lead in the study and dissemination of Hangeul(Korean language) even in the harsh environment of the time. He also conducted lectures and magazine publications. One of the biggest feats of the organization was publishing compiled dictionaries. In the midst of Japanese oppression, the Joseon language organization decided to found and commemorate Hangeul Day in order to remember the spirit of the nation. In 1936, Japan abolished Korean language education to destroy the identity and language of Koreans and arrested 33 members who cooperated in dictionary compilation. Those charged with civil war were imprisoned, and some of them died in prison.
By the effort and sacrifice of the people who strived for preserving Korean language, the first volume of dictionary was published in 1947 and the organization was renamed as Korean language society which keeps carrying out a lot of international Korean language conferences and projects these days.
This article not only explains the concept of language extinction, but also explains the implications of the extinction of native languages. The article also provides data on where the causes of language extinction stem from and the status of language extinction in Canada. The writer examines the various causes of language extinction and discusses specific and realistic ways in which we can do what we can to overcome and revitalize it.
