Aboriginal Languages Culture and History

Towards a New Beginning: CH4-96/2005 A Foundational Report for a Strategy to Revitalize First Nation, Inuit and Métis Languages and Cultures In December 2002, the Minister of Canadian Heritage appointed a Task Force on Aboriginal Languages and Cultures to develop a strategy for preserving, revitalizing, and promoting First Nation, Inuit, and Métis languages and cultures in Canada. The task force was also to advise on the structure and functioning of a proposed Aboriginal languages and culture centre. The task force report reviews the historical and cultural context of Aboriginal languages in Canada, summarizes the results of consultations, and offers recommendations.

The State of Aboriginal Learning in Canada: A Holistic Approach to Measuring Success Summary For generations, Aboriginal people in Canada have understood the role that learning plays in building healthy individuals and thriving communities. Despite their cultural and historical differences, Canada's 1.1 million First Nations, Inuit and Métis people share a common vision of learning as a holistic, lifelong process.

Redefining how success is measured in Aboriginal learning Holistic lifelong learning models These holistic lifelong learning models are the result of ongoing discussions among First Nations, Métis and Inuit learning professionals, community practitioners, researchers and analysts. (View the complete list of individuals and organizations who have contributed to the development of these learning models.)

Reviving the Cree language in Saskatchewan

"The Métis also have a long tradition of adapting aspects of First Nations and European culture to better suit their needs. Language is no exception. The languages most widely used by the Prairie Métis people were Michif-French, Michif-Cree and Bungee.

Link to the Canadian Historical Association's Guide for Teaching Assistants in History Link to Canada's History's publication Teaching Canada's History (October 2009). Articles fromThe Social Studies http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/titles/00377996.asp Chiodo, John J. "The Bonus Army: A Lesson on the Great Depression." The Social Studies 102(1) (2011): 33-41.

Young Inuit children are growing up with fast-evolving technology, but some parents fear their traditional language skills just can't keep up. That's what inspired one Iqaluit father to create an educational online game and application software for children in the Inuit language.

Collaboration in Education

Revitalizing indigenous languages through documentation, teaching and literacy...

Online catalogue indicating what language resources are available.

Guide to Native Language Teaching Resources link by Lakehead University.

Resources listed for those who wish to learn to speak the Ojibwe language.

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