What is the status of BC First nations languages? - First Peoples

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APPENDIX BFirst Peoples’ Council Resourcesand Capacity-buildingThe First Peoples’ Council language programthoroughly evaluates all the projects from eachprogram and reviews recommendations made bycommunities on an ongoing basis. This evaluationand review process allows the First Peoples’Council Language Program to identify gaps andneeds in the programs, and to develop resourcesand provide support accordingly. The First Peoples’Council Language Program works independentlyand also collaborates with B.C. First Nations languagerevitalization experts to develop resourcesand to provide training and support for communityprojects.Resources8 Steps to Language Revitalization(with accompanying tools)This poster outlines an eight-step cycle to communitylanguage revitalization. Each step is accompaniedby a tool(s) with details, worksheetsand samples. (created by the First Peoples’ CouncilLanguage Program)Indigenous Language Institute:Awakening Our Languages Handbook seriesThese handbooks contain comprehensive “how-to”information on language revitalization. (purchasedfrom the Indigenous Language Institute)Language and Culture Immersion ProgramsHandbookThis resource contains ideas for immersion activities,tips for immersions and immersion methods.(created by the First Peoples’ Council LanguageProgram)Wordless Picture BooksThese children’s story books contain no words andcan be used by speakers of any language to tellstories in their language. (purchased)Granny and Grampa Connections Box and DVDThis kit contains anatomically correct culturally appropriatedolls and cultural learning tools. The DVDhighlights the importance of early childhood educationand care. (created in conjunction with the FirstPeoples’ Council, Success By 6 and Province ofB.C.)Culture Camps for Language Learning:An Immersion HandbookThis is a complete manual for planning and implementinga Language and Culture Immersion Camp.(created by the First Peoples’ Council LanguageProgram)Master-Apprentice Manualand Resource PackageThis manual is a complete guide to participatingin the First Peoples’ Council Master-ApprenticeProgram. (created by the First Peoples’ CouncilLanguage Program)Visual Model (concept) of Language Authority andLanguage Plan DevelopmentThis visual representation provides an overview ofthe scope and responsibilities of a Language Authorityand Language Plan Development. (createdby the First Peoples’ Council Language Program)3-Phase Plan to Language Authorityand Language Plan DevelopmentThis resource provides a framework for the first3 years (phases) of Language Authority and LanguagePlan Development work. (created by the FirstPeoples’ Council Language Program)54 Report on the Status of B.C. First Nations Languages Appendix B
Language Authority and Language PlanDevelopment “Best Practices”This is a compilation of best practices taken fromfinal reports submitted to the First Peoples’ Councilby the communities. (created by the First Peoples’Council Language Program)Pre-School Language Nest KitsThese useful kits contain materials and resourcesfor Pre-School Language Nests such as: culturallyappropriate language learning toys, Pre-SchoolLanguage Nest operating manual, TPR 1 and TPR 2books, flashcards, picture games, and story boards(the First Peoples’ Council contracted Chief AtahmSchool Curriculum Resource Department).Pre-School Language Nest Operating ManualThis summary is based on Chief Atahm’s manualand was created for communities looking at startinga Pre-School Language Nest (the First Peoples’Council contracted Chief Atahm School CurriculumResource Department).Capacity-buildingFirst Peoples’ Council Websiteand Language ToolkitOur website provides updated information regardingproposal calls for funding, employment postings,language related news items and announcements,publications, samples of previously funded projectsin B.C., links to useful and related sites, as well asa language toolkit. The language toolkit includes aglossary of linguistic terms, resources, tools, andFAQs for carrying out language revitalization andresearch work.FirstVoices WebsiteThis innovative and dynamic website is a group ofweb-based tools and services designed to supportlanguage archiving, language teaching & culturerevitalization. Communities can record, documentand archive their languages using this site. Administrators,teachers, and community members canalso use the tools this site provides to share, teachand learn the languages.First Peoples’ Language Mapof British ColumbiaThis online map uses the data from the First Peoples’Council database of Language Needs Assessmentsto provide up-to-date information on eachof B.C.’s First Nations languages and languagecontent. This ongoing project also indentifies FirstNations and Community Language Champions.Pre-School Language Nest TrainingEach year the First Peoples’ Council organizes atraining event that addresses needs and gaps inthe program. The First Peoples’ Council collaborateswith Pre-School Language Nest experts fromwithin B.C. and from around the world to offerpractical and useful workshops and seminars.Pre-School Language Nest practitioners build theircapacity by learning about language immersionmethods and activities for young children as well asparticipating in hands-on training.Master-Apprentice Program TrainingAll the Master-Apprentice teams come togetheronce a year for three days of training to meet eachother, and to share their challenges and successes.First Peoples’ Council has engaged the supportof experts to provide resources and mentorship,and to share their expertise with hands-on trainingactivities that replicate daily activities at home or inthe community.Appendix BFirst Peoples’ Heritage, Language and Culture Council55
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The First Peoples’ Heritage, Lang
Page 5 and 6: Language Resources• Only about 31
Page 7 and 8: Why is it important to act now for
Page 9 and 10: Why are we losing languages in B.C.
Page 11 and 12: Decline of Fluent SpeakersAll First
Page 13 and 14: Table 1: First Peoples’ Council F
Page 15 and 16: They never taught it to my dadUsage
Page 17 and 18: Table 2: Snapshot of the Status of
Page 19 and 20: Age of SpeakersOf the 170 communiti
Page 21 and 22: • University of Victoria: SENĆO
Page 23 and 24: Table 4: Measures of EndangermentB.
Page 25 and 26: • Many speakers and learners are
Page 27 and 28: What are some communities doing to
Page 29 and 30: Case Study 2: Sto:lo Halq’emeylem
Page 31 and 32: The Chief Atahm School is a model o
Page 33 and 34: How can we revitalize B.C. First Na
Page 35 and 36: Goal SettingBased on their needs an
Page 37 and 38: What’s next for B.C. First Nation
Page 39 and 40: tween communities sharing a languag
Page 41 and 42: Coast Salish LanguagesShe shashisha
Page 43 and 44: Tsimshianic LanguagesSm̓algya̱x S
Page 45 and 46: Table 12 : Communities and Populati
Page 47 and 48: Table 16 : Language Education for D
Page 49 and 50: Table 19 : Language Education for I
Page 51 and 52: Nuxalk LanguageTable 24 : Communiti
Page 53: Xaad Kil LanguagesX̱aad Kil / X̱a
Page 57 and 58: APPENDIX CLanguage Needs Assessment
Page 59 and 60: 7) Immersion Class: Do you have imm
Page 61 and 62: Appendix D First Peoples’ Heritag
Page 63 and 64: First Peoples’ Language Mapof Bri
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