University students surveyed on knowledge of indigenous issues

What do students know about aboriginal issues?

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/university-students-surveyed-on-knowledge-of-indigenous-issues-1.2826639

"A Queen's University professor is studying how much [university] students know about indigenous issues, and why they might not know them. Anne Godlewska has a hunch that it goes beyond a lack of information.

"The voluntary survey, created in consultation with local indigenous peoples, was distributed among first-year students at 10 Ontario universities this fall. The same cohort will be surveyed in their fourth year."

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Voices of Wisdom: Learning from Elders

History in their own words

http://youtu.be/AbxCtmteQ-U

Video produced for the Ontario College of Teachers

"In this 14-minute video, First Nations elders, an Inuit elder and a Métis senator share personal stories of tragedy, experience, wisdom and cultural identity. Their words underline the importance of understanding our Canadian history and the experiences First Nations, Inuit and Métis students bring to our classrooms."

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Aboriginal Language Initiative - Speak Mi'kmaq

Kwe, taluisin?

http://firstnationhelp.com/ali/lessons.php

Some basic words and expressions for those interested in the Mi'kmaq language.

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Mi'kmaq Immersion - Vimeo clip

Culture, Education, Language

http://vimeo.com/32161237

Jane Meader (and others) speaks about the Mi'kmaq language program. She reflects on the importance of native languages in keeping culture alive.

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A Truthful Narrative - FNMI contributions to K-12

Strategies to integrate First Nations, Métis and Inuit contributions

http://www.cea-ace.ca/education-canada/article/truthful-narrative

"This article provides educators with strategies to integrate First Nations, Métis and Inuit (FNMI) contributions into the Kindergarten to Grade 12 classroom. [...] Building community with students by challenging stereotypes and providing a culturally rich lens that highlights the 500 Nations and their gifts is presented. Each level of education, from elementary to secondary, is briefly described with the appropriate FNMI terms, contributions and across-the-curriculum pedagogical opportunities. The developmental levels of students is also a critical consideration in the presenting, positioning and acquisition of a broader and more truthful narrative about FNMI nations."

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How to revive an American Indian language with no native speakers

The original language of Los Angeles is Tongva

http://www.zocalopublicsquare.org/2014/10/27/topanga-cahuenga-and-tujunga-sounds-from-a-rediscovered-local-language/ideas/nexus/

Pamela Munro writes about the challenges and rewards of revitalizing and resurrecting a North American First People's language that had lost all of its native speakers.

Our Gabrielino-Tongva Language Committee has put together a phrasebook—including everything from Chongaa'aa kukuume'a! ("Wash the dishes!") to 'Wiishmenokre ("I love you")—and a little book about animals.  We've had to figure out a lot of things using creativity, common sense, and comparison with other local languages. Now we have a Coyote story (a moral tale like those in Aesop's Fables), the Christmas story, and a version of the Aquarium of the Pacific's blue whale story.

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In Our Own Words - Bringing Authentic First Peoples Content to K-3

FNESC created support documents

http://aboriginal.sd34.bc.ca/sites/default/files/In-Our-Own-Words-final-Apr-16-web_0.pdf

"This guide has been developed in response to desire on the part of teachers for more guidance and information on how to incorporate First Peoples materials into their instruction and assessment practices. Educators and communities have long recognized a need for increased information and support in the use of culturally appropriate and meaningful First Peoples content, materials, and teaching methods.This document has been developed by the First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC) with assistance from the British Columbia Ministry of Education and support from the Education Partnerships Program of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada."

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#SpeakMikmaq - YouTube Channel

L'nuisi = Speak Mi'kmaq

https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrYSgUdkojydtxldkctB3nDUiCenOMlqx

#SpeakMikmaq is a Channel created by MsNativeWarrior which currently features 57 videos and provides great encouragement to those of us that are trying to speak our language.

L'nuisi =>  Speak Mi'kmaq !

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First Peoples: A Guide for Newcomers

Clear information in simple language about the First Peoples in Vancouver

http://vancouver.ca/files/cov/First-Peoples-A-Guide-for-Newcomers.pdf

"First Peoples: A Guide for Newcomers aims to fill the need for clear information in simple language about the First Peoples in Vancouver. It introduces newcomers to three important topics: who are Aboriginal people (or First Peoples) in Vancouver and Canada; a brief overview of the relationship between the Government of Canada and First Peoples; and current initiatives and ways for newcomers to learn more about Aboriginal people in the community."

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We Still Live Here - Âs Nutayuneân

The story of the return of the Wampanoag language

http://www.itvs.org/films/we-still-live-here

"The Wampanoag nation of southeastern Massachusetts ensured the survival of the Pilgrims in New England, and lived to regret it. "We Still Live Here - Âs Nutayuneân" tells the story of the return of the Wampanoag language, the first time a language with no native speakers for many generations has been revived in this country. Spurred on by an indomitable linguist named Jessie Little Doe, the Wampanoag are bringing their language and their culture back."  47min

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