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MODULE 2-ENTRY 2: Say it First | Indigenous language Revitalization

Say It First is an Canadian organization which helps to Modernize, Expand, Revitalize and Localize Indigenous languages in Canada by connecting communities and using technology. There are various resources for children such as children books written in Native languages and children’s shows accompanied by books and language lessons. Its vision is to to produce more speakers today than existed yesterday, to  reverse the tide of language loss, and to help with language vitality so the Elders can spend time passing on culture.

Here is the YouTube link for materials for line-up of children shows.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdYNTpLXpTuo4g1MRgzl7jQ/videos?view=0&sort=dd&shelf_id=0

example:

Find it here: https://www.sayitfirst.ca/

M1, ENTRY5: Indigenous Language Revitalization

This article considers the effect of technology on Indigenous language learning and teaching as well as technological solutions based on communication with contextual understanding. Findings indicate that technology has wide and mostly positive applications in language learning and teaching, that the benefits of those applications remain consistent across communities regardless of size and geographic location, and that new and innovative uses of technology are being adopted to support language revitalization efforts. Overall, the study underscores the importance of context in making grounded decisions about technology as a component of contemporary language revitalization efforts.

Reference

Galla, C. K. (2016). Indigenous language revitalization, promotion, and education: Function of digital technology. Computer Assisted Language Learning, 29(7), 1137-1151.