Pre-Conference Workshop: Modern Terms and Ancient Resonance: Creating a Dynamic Future through Indigenous Language
Thursday, October 20, 2016 at 9:00 AM–11:30 AM CDT
Lake Minnetonka
Session Type
Paper/Best Practice Session (1 hour)
Program Summary
Community-based preservation, educational and advocacy groups are at the forefront of creating a sustainable future for endangered Indigenous languages. Presenters will discuss their process for synthesizing new vocabulary and curriculum for contemporary programming needs, adapting traditional cultures to classroom settings, and keeping teaching and learning authentically Indigenous in changed contexts of delivery and use.
Lead Presenter/organizer
Maajiigwaneyaash Jourdain, Misaabekong Ojibwe Language Immersion Program
Role/Title
Classroom Teacher
State (in US) or Country
MN
Wilhelm Meya, The Language Conservancy
Role/Title
Chief Executive Officer
State (in US) or Country
IN
Co-Presenters
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