From cashcash at EMAIL.ARIZONA.EDU Sun Feb 1 17:35:28 2009 From: cashcash at EMAIL.ARIZONA.EDU (phil cash cash) Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2009 10:35:28 -0700 Subject: Ngarrindjeri enjoys revival (fwd media link) Message-ID: Ngarrindjeri enjoys revival The World Today - Thursday, 29 January , 2009 12:49:00 Reporter: Nance Haxton Australia ELIZABETH JACKSON: A special anniversary has sparked a revival in an Aboriginal language that had almost disappeared. This year marks 150 years since the establishment of the town of Raukkan - an Aboriginal settlement on South Australia's Lower Lakes on the lower reaches of the Murray River. The town was the home of the man who appears on our $50 note - David Unaipon. The Ngarrindjeri Aboriginal man was a preacher and an inventor. Not only has the anniversary brought renewed interest in the man and his achievements, it's also prompted a revival of his native language, as Nance Haxton reports from the Lower Lakes. Access full article below: http://www.abc.net.au/worldtoday/content/2008/s2477358.htm From cashcash at EMAIL.ARIZONA.EDU Sun Feb 1 17:41:23 2009 From: cashcash at EMAIL.ARIZONA.EDU (phil cash cash) Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2009 10:41:23 -0700 Subject: Second sight (fwd link) Message-ID: Second sight Nicolas Rothwell explores the extraordinary, mysterious world of Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu's bridge-building music | January 31, 2009 Article from: The Australian A YEAR ago this week, at the ramshackle premises of Skinnyfish Music in Darwin, the tension and excitement were high. The launch date was looming for the first solo album by an unusual performer: Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu, an Aboriginal musician, born blind, from Elcho Island in northeast Arnhem Land. Access full article below: http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,24970270-5013575,00.html ~~~ ILAT note: If you have not heard Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu's music, you should do everything humanly possible to hear it. ***** From cashcash at EMAIL.ARIZONA.EDU Mon Feb 2 18:10:35 2009 From: cashcash at EMAIL.ARIZONA.EDU (phil cash cash) Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2009 11:10:35 -0700 Subject: New Animated Films Challenge False Representation of Native Americans in the Media (fwd link) Message-ID: New Animated Films Challenge False Representation of Native Americans in the Media Monday, February 02, 2009 :: Staff infoZine USA FilmPopular film and television shows have shaped the way Americans view American history – especially the frontier encounters between settlers and Native Americans. Columbia,. MO - infoZine - Examining the ways Native Americans are portrayed negatively in Westerns and other film genres, Joanna Hearne, assistant professor of English at the University of Missouri, describes recently produced animated films by Native directors that are countering media misrepresentations and helping promote Native-American stories and languages. “When non-Native audiences see Native-Americans in Westerns, they often view them as part of the background, as if the actors are not really acting,” Hearne said. “Westerns rarely portray Native Americans as having families or children, presenting images of dying or ‘vanishing’ Indians instead of Native family continuity. This can have a negative impact on Native children who watch the films, because these popular images are hostile to Native families.” Access full article below: http://www.infozine.com/news/stories/op/storiesView/sid/33593/ From cashcash at EMAIL.ARIZONA.EDU Mon Feb 2 18:14:10 2009 From: cashcash at EMAIL.ARIZONA.EDU (phil cash cash) Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2009 11:14:10 -0700 Subject: Only families can halt the breakdown of Native culture (fwd link) Message-ID: Only families can halt the breakdown of Native culture COMPASS: Other points of view By RENEE CROW Published: February 1st, 2009 07:35 PM Anchorage, AK In the past the American school system and the church could and should be blamed for the loss of our Alaska cultures, but times have changed greatly. Today we are able to make choices about the languages our children are taught in with the variety of bilingual programs offered. We are able to home school our children or choose what high school they attend. There has never been a better or more important time for parents and community members to be an integral part of our children's education and life. Access full article below: http://www.adn.com/opinion/compass/story/675784.html From andrekar at NCIDC.ORG Tue Feb 3 03:37:53 2009 From: andrekar at NCIDC.ORG (Andre Cramblit) Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2009 19:37:53 -0800 Subject: I Want My iRez! Message-ID: Inexpensive, and fully-loaded with all the extras, this sleek, pocket- sized design is a revolution in modern hand-held technology. The iRez Language Pal™ is equipped with a Language Teacher feature that provides a superior real time visual evaluation and testing system. http://www.ndnlanguage.com/iRez.html -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Access full article below: http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/living/education/38872937.html From cashcash at EMAIL.ARIZONA.EDU Wed Feb 4 19:48:10 2009 From: cashcash at EMAIL.ARIZONA.EDU (phil cash cash) Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2009 12:48:10 -0700 Subject: Facebook no friend to American Indian names (fwd link) Message-ID: Facebook no friend to American Indian names By Associated Press Cherokee Pheonix USA SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A 28-year-old computer technician from South Dakota found out that the Facebook social networking site had a real problem with her last name. In the middle of planning a trip, Robin Kills the Enemy saw that Facebook deactivated her site, telling her that "fake names" violate the terms of use. Access full article below: http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/3318/Article.aspx From neskiem at GMAIL.COM Thu Feb 5 06:59:15 2009 From: neskiem at GMAIL.COM (Neskie Manuel) Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2009 22:59:15 -0800 Subject: Facebook no friend to American Indian names (fwd link) In-Reply-To: <20090204124810.v1er7cw088wws80k@www.email.arizona.edu> Message-ID: That's so odd, my friend and I were just talking about this about her friend in Alberta that had the same thing happen to him. Maybe we should start a facebook group?!?!??! On Wed, Feb 4, 2009 at 11:48 AM, phil cash cash wrote: > Facebook no friend to American Indian names > > By Associated Press > Cherokee Pheonix > USA > > SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A 28-year-old computer technician from South > Dakota > found out that the Facebook social networking site had a real problem with > her > last name. > > In the middle of planning a trip, Robin Kills the Enemy saw that Facebook > deactivated her site, telling her that "fake names" violate the terms of > use. > > Access full article below: > http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/3318/Article.aspx > -- Neskie Manuel Secwepemc Radio 91.1 FM http://secwepemcradio.ath.cx Ph: (866) 423-0911 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The nonprofit educational and cultural arm of Sealaska Corp. has been at the forefront of Alaska Native language curriculum development in recent years, but MacDiarmid said incorporating this new process will help provide a better framework for teachers to present the languages to the students. Access full article below: http://www.juneauempire.com/stories/020509/loc_385027774.shtml From susan.penfield at GMAIL.COM Fri Feb 6 02:09:37 2009 From: susan.penfield at GMAIL.COM (Susan Penfield) Date: Thu, 5 Feb 2009 20:09:37 -0600 Subject: Limited time invitation to connect on TimeBridge Message-ID: I'd like to add you to my network on TimeBridge. Get started by checking out my calendar: http://app.timebridge.com/user/availability/NAEzcZnmIhU5al - Susan ---------- Note: This invitation is set to expire. Please reply soon. Opt-out of future reminder emails: http://app.timebridge.com/user/unsubscribe/NAEzcZnmIhU5al -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Penfield, Ph.D. (Currently on leave to the National Science Foundation. E-mail: spenfiel at nsf.gov) Department of English (Primary) Faculty affiliate in Linguistics, Language, Reading and Culture, Second Language Acquisition and Teaching (SLAT), American Indian Language Development Institute (AILDI) The Southwest Center University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona 85721 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The symposium is geared towards elders, educators, higher education students, and practitioners. Registration & Presentation Proposal Information Please visit our web site for more information about registration, call for proposals, and to see a list of presenters and a symposium agenda. Cost $175.00 (USD) per person; $100.00 (USD) per Higher Education student (Late registration of $200.00 (USD) for all after May 2nd). Contact For more information please contact Jennifer Niemi (phone: 218-726-8419 or email: jehlen at d.umn.edu); or, Beth Brown (phone: 612-624-8217 or email: brow0857 at umn.edu). http://www.d.umn.edu/enigikendaasoyang/symposium/ The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The Language Learning in Computer Mediated Communities (LLCMC) Conference explores the use of computers as a medium of communication in language learning communities. Conference highlights * Keynote talk by Dr. Gilberte Furstenberg (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) * Special colloquium showcasing online cultural exchanges based at the University of Hawaii * Optional pre-conference event - CULTURA: Web-based Intercultural Exchanges (October 10-11) We welcome your session proposal submissions in this exciting area. 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URL: From daryn at ACRA.ORG.AU Wed Feb 11 03:00:07 2009 From: daryn at ACRA.ORG.AU (Daryn McKenny) Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2009 14:00:07 +1100 Subject: Puliima Update 1 - National Indigenous Language Conference - theme - "Modern Ways for Ancient Words" Message-ID: PLEASE FORWARD THIS EMAIL THROUGHOUT YOUR NETWORK Puliima 2009 National Indigenous Language and Information Communication Technology Forum "Modern Ways for Ancient Words" Hi Everyone, Well, get ready for more updates as we can now countdown very quickly the days left to the Puliima 2009 National Indigenous Language and Information Communication Technology Forum (affectionately known as just 'Puliima') to be held in Melbourne Australia on the 1st and 2nd April. The Puliima Message Stick has travelled far and wide all over Australia to inform everyone about Puliima and the response has been really good. So What's Happening at Puliima 2009 so far Presentation's from New Zealand, Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland have been received covering topics ranging from: * Marvin 3D Character Animation for creating Language Multimedia resources * Photography * Audio Recording - best practise standards and equipment * Publishing resources * Sharing Culture - education, culture & language in a e-learning environment * Best Practises in using Technology for Language Workers * Miromaa & Beyond - funny enough not presented by us J * Plus much more There will be plenty of opportunities for networking and catching up, we are looking at organising a Pre-Conference get together at the Koori Heritage Trust and a FREE Wednesday night dinner. So your tasks are: If you are coming to Puliima YOU NEED TO REGISTER NOW, time is running out to get organised, the Atlantis Hotel only has limited rooms for us at this really special great discounted price. There are still some good spots available for Presenting, so please let us know if you are interested or if you have a particular skill to share and we can assist in coming up with a presentation for you. We have extended the deadline to 'Get them in Quickly'. Exhibitor tables are still available, let us know if you want one soon before you miss out. Visit here to confirm any of the above tasks online http://www.acra.org.au/puliima.html You can do everything at our website or we have included a selection of documents to help you out. To help us organise these events plus more PLEASE REGISTER SOON or let us know of your intention so that this can help us with our organising behind the scenes, this is extremely important for us, we need to know if you are coming. For all information about PULIIMA 2009 please visit http://www.acra.org.au/puliima.html or drop us an email. 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The videotaped comments were from Hopeedee's recent posting on RezKast, a sort of YouTube for Indians operated by the Coeur d'Alene Tribe. Access full article below: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gEkthC7hVzxcDB3jrWQUX8uCnZZgD96BE94O0 From cashcash at EMAIL.ARIZONA.EDU Sat Feb 14 23:23:39 2009 From: cashcash at EMAIL.ARIZONA.EDU (phil cash cash) Date: Sat, 14 Feb 2009 16:23:39 -0700 Subject: Indigenous languages revive and thrive in Mexico (fwd link) Message-ID: February 11, 2009 Indigenous languages revive and thrive in Mexico About half the estimated 7,000 languages spoken in the world today may disappear by the end of this century. The world loses another language approximately every two weeks. In the state of Chiapas, Mexico, about 25 percent of people don’t speak any Spanish. Rather, they speak a host of indigenous languages, many of which originated in ancient Mayan times. Some organizations, like the Intercultural University of Chiapas school in San Cristobal, work to keep these dying languages alive by teaching them to the next generation. Access full article below: http://worldfocus.org/blog/2009/02/11/indigenous-languages-revive-and-thrive-in-mexico/4017/ From cashcash at EMAIL.ARIZONA.EDU Sat Feb 14 23:25:16 2009 From: cashcash at EMAIL.ARIZONA.EDU (phil cash cash) Date: Sat, 14 Feb 2009 16:25:16 -0700 Subject: S.D. Legislature: English Language Amendment Killed (fwd link) Message-ID: S.D. Legislature: English Language Amendment Killed 20-14 Vote Comes With Critical Words From Fellow Legislators Over Measure By TERRY WOSTER Associated Press Writer Published: Thursday, February 12, 2009 11:52 PM CST http://www.yankton.net/articles/2009/02/13/news/doc499508ee41d53325373182.txt From cashcash at EMAIL.ARIZONA.EDU Sat Feb 14 23:27:10 2009 From: cashcash at EMAIL.ARIZONA.EDU (phil cash cash) Date: Sat, 14 Feb 2009 16:27:10 -0700 Subject: Students study to speak nearly lost Native American languages (fwd link) Message-ID: Students study to speak nearly lost Native American languages Story Published: Feb 13, 2009 at 10:56 AM PST By SHELBY MARTIN The (Eugene) Register-Guard EUGENE, Ore. (AP) - When his foreign language instructor says something, University of Oregon freshman Carson Viles knows it's important to pay attention. "I might never get a chance to hear that phrase again," he said. It's true. Viles is taking Yakama Sahaptin, one of a family of American Indian languages spoken along the Columbia River and offered for the first time this year at the UO. The class, taught by native speaker and Yakama elder Virginia Beavert, is not a typical foreign language class. There are no textbooks, no study-abroad programs, no dubbed TV shows, and the instructor is one of only 200 people who can converse in the target language. Access full article below: http://www.katu.com/news/local/39565822.html From cashcash at EMAIL.ARIZONA.EDU Sat Feb 14 23:40:49 2009 From: cashcash at EMAIL.ARIZONA.EDU (phil cash cash) Date: Sat, 14 Feb 2009 16:40:49 -0700 Subject: brief update... Message-ID: Greetings and welcome to all the new ILAT subscribers! I am on travel for the next week and so news postings (have) will slow down a bit.  Feel free to contribute or post your inquiries!    later, Phil UofA ILAT mg -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The videotaped comments were from Hopeedee's recent posting on RezKast, a sort of YouTube for Indians operated by the Coeur d'Alene Tribe. Access full article below: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gEkthC7hVzxcDB3jrWQUX8uCnZZgD96BE94O0 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From wleman1949 at GMAIL.COM Thu Feb 19 20:30:51 2009 From: wleman1949 at GMAIL.COM (Wayne Leman) Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2009 12:30:51 -0800 Subject: IPA fonts for Open office 3.0 Message-ID: Tania, has your student installed the IPA fonts yet, so they can be used in OO 3.0? If the student does not know how to install a font, I'd be happy to help, by email, Skype, phone, however. Email me privately if your student would like assistance. Wayne Leman Cheyenne linguist Hello One of my students has not been able to figure out how to use IPA fonts in Open office 3.0. Is there anyone here that can offer some advice that I can pass on to him? Thanks! 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Access full article below: http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/stories/200902/2496283.htm?desktop From cashcash at EMAIL.ARIZONA.EDU Thu Feb 19 22:04:07 2009 From: cashcash at EMAIL.ARIZONA.EDU (phil cash cash) Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2009 15:04:07 -0700 Subject: 2,500 languages threatened with extinction: UNESCO (fwd link) Message-ID: 2,500 languages threatened with extinction: UNESCO 4 hours ago PARIS (AFP) — The world has lost Manx in the Isle of Man, Ubykh in Turkey and last year Alaska's last native speaker of Eyak, Marie Smith Jones, died, taking the aboriginal language with her. Of the 6,900 languages spoken in the world, some 2,500 are endangered, the UN's cultural agency UNESCO said Thursday as it released its latest atlas of world languages. That represents a multi-fold increase from the last atlas compiled in 2001 which listed 900 languages threatened with extinction. Access full article below: http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5hC3HaSBPpUrVb0BHVDhzNNsC91IA From cashcash at EMAIL.ARIZONA.EDU Thu Feb 19 22:06:20 2009 From: cashcash at EMAIL.ARIZONA.EDU (phil cash cash) Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2009 15:06:20 -0700 Subject: New atlas shows dying languages around the world (fwd link) Message-ID: New atlas shows dying languages around the world By DHEEPTHI NAMASIVAYAM – 1 hour ago PARIS (AP) — Only one native speaker of Livonian remains on Earth, in Latvia. The Alaskan language Eyak went extinct last year when its last surviving speaker passed away. Those are just two of the nearly 2,500 languages that UNESCO says are in danger of becoming extinct or have recently disappeared. That's out of a total of 6,000 world languages. In a presentation Thursday of a new world atlas of endangered languages, linguists stressed the list is not restricted to small or far-flung countries. They also sought to encourage immigrants to treasure their native languages. "Language endangerment is a universal phenomenon," said Christopher Moseley, an Australian linguist who edited the atlas' third edition, which is to appear in digital and paper versions. Access full article below: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hKBPHQaS0eXcvtQ1GvHJi2qWq_0AD96ES1MO2 From lgibson at ROSETTASTONE.COM Thu Feb 19 22:07:14 2009 From: lgibson at ROSETTASTONE.COM (Gibson, Loring) Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2009 17:07:14 -0500 Subject: 2,500 languages threatened with extinction: UNESCO (fwd link) In-Reply-To: A<20090219150407.ogx4ogsck4wkcg0g@www.email.arizona.edu> Message-ID: Hello. I had requested that the contact information for Rosetta Stone be changed to Katie Burner at kburner at rosettastone.com. Please let me know if this has been received be the right person. Thank you very much for all of your help! -----Original Message----- From: Indigenous Languages and Technology [mailto:ILAT at LISTSERV.ARIZONA.EDU] On Behalf Of phil cash cash Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 5:04 PM To: ILAT at LISTSERV.ARIZONA.EDU Subject: 2,500 languages threatened with extinction: UNESCO (fwd link) 2,500 languages threatened with extinction: UNESCO 4 hours ago PARIS (AFP) — The world has lost Manx in the Isle of Man, Ubykh in Turkey and last year Alaska's last native speaker of Eyak, Marie Smith Jones, died, taking the aboriginal language with her. Of the 6,900 languages spoken in the world, some 2,500 are endangered, the UN's cultural agency UNESCO said Thursday as it released its latest atlas of world languages. That represents a multi-fold increase from the last atlas compiled in 2001 which listed 900 languages threatened with extinction. Access full article below: http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5hC3HaSBPpUrVb0BHVDhzNNsC91IA From cashcash at EMAIL.ARIZONA.EDU Thu Feb 19 22:16:55 2009 From: cashcash at EMAIL.ARIZONA.EDU (phil cash cash) Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2009 15:16:55 -0700 Subject: 2,500 languages threatened with extinction: UNESCO (fwd link) In-Reply-To: <0D6BC884F6E0C94083056070421BF1B80320CCEA@RSHBGEXVS2.rosettastone.local> Message-ID: Thanks for the reminder!  Consider it done.  Phil Quoting "Gibson, Loring" : > Hello. I had requested that the contact information for Rosetta > Stone be changed to Katie Burner at kburner at rosettastone.com. Please > let me know if this has been received be the right person. Thank you > very much for all of your help! > > -----Original Message----- > From: Indigenous Languages and Technology > [mailto:ILAT at LISTSERV.ARIZONA.EDU] On Behalf Of phil cash cash > Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 5:04 PM > To: ILAT at LISTSERV.ARIZONA.EDU > Subject: 2,500 languages threatened with extinction: UNESCO (fwd link) > > 2,500 languages threatened with extinction: UNESCO > > 4 hours ago > > PARIS (AFP) — The world has lost Manx in the Isle of Man, Ubykh in Turkey and > last year Alaska's last native speaker of Eyak, Marie Smith Jones, > died, taking > the aboriginal language with her. > > Of the 6,900 languages spoken in the world, some 2,500 are > endangered, the UN's > cultural agency UNESCO said Thursday as it released its latest atlas of world > languages. > > That represents a multi-fold increase from the last atlas compiled in > 2001 which > listed 900 languages threatened with extinction. > > Access full article below: > http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5hC3HaSBPpUrVb0BHVDhzNNsC91IA -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Te Heikoko, doctora Honoris Causa de la Universidad de Waikato (Nueva Zelanda), lleva más de 30 años luchando por su lengua materna a través de la Comisión de la Lengua Maorí de Nueva Zelanda, donde ha trabajado en los programas escolares de inmersión en este idioma, y a través de sus libros infantiles, por los que ha recibido varios premios. La organización Linguapax, vinculada a la Unesco, otorga anualmente este premio como reconocimiento a lingüistas, investigadores, docentes y miembros de la sociedad civil que hayan destacado por la promoción de la diversidad lingüística o de la educación multilingüe. El premio se otorga el 21 de febrero de cada año, Día Internacional de la Lengua Materna y está dotado con 3.000 euros. **************************** Disclaimer ****************************** Copyright: In accordance with Title 17, United States Code Section 107, this material is distributed without profit for research and educational purposes. 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See http://donosborn.org/blog/2009/02/21/2009-linguapax-prize-winner-katerina-te -heikoko-mataira/ 2009 Linguapax Prize winner: Katerina Te Heikoko Mataira Posted on February 21st, 2009 by Don Maori language activist, educator and author Katerina Te Heikoko Mataira of New Zealand (or Aotearoa as it is known in Maori) is the recipient of the 2009 Linguapax Prize (source, Hispanidad press agency). She has been active for 30 years on Maori language issues. In 2001 she was recognized in New Zealand with the Te Waka Toi Exemplary Award. The press release on the latter mentioned further that "Among her many achievements Katerina has been affectionately described as the mother of Kura Kaupapa Maori, having co-authored Te Aho Matua – the philosophy and charter for kaupapa Mäori schools. "In 1996, Katerina’s lifetime contribution to te reo Mäori was recognised by Waikato University when she was awarded an Honorary Doctorate. A year later, she was named in the Queen’s Honours List as a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit." (Scoop.co.nz, 2001/10/23) Huia Publishers has a short bio on Katrina Te Heikoko Mataira in which she is described as a prolific writer. Bookfinder.com has a list of several of her publications in Maori and English. Linguapax awards the Prize annually on International Mother Language Day. This is the eighth year that the prize as been awarded. From candaceg at EMAIL.ARIZONA.EDU Tue Feb 24 03:15:09 2009 From: candaceg at EMAIL.ARIZONA.EDU (Candace K. Galla) Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2009 20:15:09 -0700 Subject: American Indian Language Development Institute (AILDI) 2009 Events Message-ID: Please join us for our AILDI 2009 Events, as we celebrate 30 years of commitment to Indigenous language education. 1st Annual American Indian Language Development Institute (AILDI) Benefit Dinner - Tuesday, April 21, 2009 - Cocktails & Silent Auction 6:00PM, Dinner 6:30PM - Semi-Formal Attire - Desert Diamond Casino & Hotel (7350 S. Nogales Hwy, Tucson AZ 85756) - Tickets ($75-students & Indigenous community members, $100-general) - Join us in raising funds for Indigenous language students and educators to attend AILDI. The money raised from this benefit dinner will fund participants for this June's institute – our 30th anniversary! The evening will feature two invited speakers, Dr. William H. "Pila" Wilson, Professor and Chair of Hawaiian Studies at the University of Hawaii – Hilo, and Mr. Darrell Kipp, Blackfoot, Director of the Piegan Institute, who are leaders in the movement to revitalize Indigenous languages. - We will also be awarding someone who exemplifies advocacy in teaching and promoting their Indigenous language, and who has provided service to their Indigenous community. This award is intended to recognize a member of the Arizona tribes whose life work has reflected promotion of their Indigenous language. If you would like to nominate someone, please download the attached newsletter and submit the Indigenous Language Advocate Award Nomination Form no later than Friday, March 6, 2009. - Seats are limited, so RSVP by Monday, March 2, 2009! The American Indian Language Development Institute: A Thirty Year Tradition of Speaking from the Heart - June 8 - July 2, 2009 - Priority Registration Deadline: Wednesday, March 11, 2009 - University of Arizona, Tucson - Please join us for the 30th Annual American Indian Language Development Institute. AILDI 2009 will offer a variety of classes, special presentations, workshops, and events to help celebrate our 30 years of commitment to Indigenous language education. Course topics, special presentations and workshops include... - Language immersion methods for language revitalization - Documenting your language through film - Native American linguistics for your community - Native American children's literature - Language and Native American youth culture - Development of materials for your language classrooms 30th Annual Symposium - June 29 - July 2, 2009 - University of Arizona, Tucson - Register by Monday, June 1, 2009 and save some money! - Elder/Student $75 ($100 after June 1, 2009) - General $125 ($150 after June 1, 2009) - Vendor/Exhibitor $200 ($225 after June 1, 2009) - Please join us for the 30th Annual Symposium, which will include presentations and workshops by AILDI participants and faculty, Indigenous language scholars & educators. Additional events include a reunion dinner, film festival and poetry readings by Native writers. For more information, please download our newsletter (attached) or visit our website at http://www.u.arizona.edu/~aildi We look forward to seeing you at our events! Mahalo nui loa, Candace <<> <><><> <> >< <>+<> >< <> <><><> <> > Candace K. Galla | Program Coordinator/ PhD Candidate American Indian Language Development Institute University of Arizona College of Education, Room 511 PO Box 210069 Tucson, AZ 85721 O: (520) 621.1068 | F: (520) 621.8174 http://www.u.arizona.edu/~aildi -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Qualified applicants should send a note of inquiry to: elf at endangeredlanguagefund.org. We expect to make one or two awards, depending on demand and availability of funds. Doug Whalen DhW From cashcash at EMAIL.ARIZONA.EDU Tue Feb 24 19:41:25 2009 From: cashcash at EMAIL.ARIZONA.EDU (phil cash cash) Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2009 12:41:25 -0700 Subject: brief update... Message-ID: Greetings everybody, I am still on travel so please feel free to offer any news postings/announcements.  Desperately seek wireless... Phil Cash Cash ILAT mg UofA -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From bischoff.st at GMAIL.COM Wed Feb 25 15:09:49 2009 From: bischoff.st at GMAIL.COM (s.t. bischoff) Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2009 11:09:49 -0400 Subject: code switching Message-ID: Hi all, I'm wondering if any one is familiar with work done on Indigenous Languages and code switching. Thanks, Shannon -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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This year marks 150 years since the establishment of the town of Raukkan - an Aboriginal settlement on South Australia's Lower Lakes on the lower reaches of the Murray River. The town was the home of the man who appears on our $50 note - David Unaipon. The Ngarrindjeri Aboriginal man was a preacher and an inventor. Not only has the anniversary brought renewed interest in the man and his achievements, it's also prompted a revival of his native language, as Nance Haxton reports from the Lower Lakes. Access full article below: http://www.abc.net.au/worldtoday/content/2008/s2477358.htm From cashcash at EMAIL.ARIZONA.EDU Sun Feb 1 17:41:23 2009 From: cashcash at EMAIL.ARIZONA.EDU (phil cash cash) Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2009 10:41:23 -0700 Subject: Second sight (fwd link) Message-ID: Second sight Nicolas Rothwell explores the extraordinary, mysterious world of Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu's bridge-building music | January 31, 2009 Article from: The Australian A YEAR ago this week, at the ramshackle premises of Skinnyfish Music in Darwin, the tension and excitement were high. The launch date was looming for the first solo album by an unusual performer: Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu, an Aboriginal musician, born blind, from Elcho Island in northeast Arnhem Land. Access full article below: http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,24970270-5013575,00.html ~~~ ILAT note: If you have not heard Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu's music, you should do everything humanly possible to hear it. ***** From cashcash at EMAIL.ARIZONA.EDU Mon Feb 2 18:10:35 2009 From: cashcash at EMAIL.ARIZONA.EDU (phil cash cash) Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2009 11:10:35 -0700 Subject: New Animated Films Challenge False Representation of Native Americans in the Media (fwd link) Message-ID: New Animated Films Challenge False Representation of Native Americans in the Media Monday, February 02, 2009 :: Staff infoZine USA FilmPopular film and television shows have shaped the way Americans view American history ? especially the frontier encounters between settlers and Native Americans. Columbia,. MO - infoZine - Examining the ways Native Americans are portrayed negatively in Westerns and other film genres, Joanna Hearne, assistant professor of English at the University of Missouri, describes recently produced animated films by Native directors that are countering media misrepresentations and helping promote Native-American stories and languages. ?When non-Native audiences see Native-Americans in Westerns, they often view them as part of the background, as if the actors are not really acting,? Hearne said. ?Westerns rarely portray Native Americans as having families or children, presenting images of dying or ?vanishing? Indians instead of Native family continuity. This can have a negative impact on Native children who watch the films, because these popular images are hostile to Native families.? Access full article below: http://www.infozine.com/news/stories/op/storiesView/sid/33593/ From cashcash at EMAIL.ARIZONA.EDU Mon Feb 2 18:14:10 2009 From: cashcash at EMAIL.ARIZONA.EDU (phil cash cash) Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2009 11:14:10 -0700 Subject: Only families can halt the breakdown of Native culture (fwd link) Message-ID: Only families can halt the breakdown of Native culture COMPASS: Other points of view By RENEE CROW Published: February 1st, 2009 07:35 PM Anchorage, AK In the past the American school system and the church could and should be blamed for the loss of our Alaska cultures, but times have changed greatly. Today we are able to make choices about the languages our children are taught in with the variety of bilingual programs offered. We are able to home school our children or choose what high school they attend. There has never been a better or more important time for parents and community members to be an integral part of our children's education and life. Access full article below: http://www.adn.com/opinion/compass/story/675784.html From andrekar at NCIDC.ORG Tue Feb 3 03:37:53 2009 From: andrekar at NCIDC.ORG (Andre Cramblit) Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2009 19:37:53 -0800 Subject: I Want My iRez! Message-ID: Inexpensive, and fully-loaded with all the extras, this sleek, pocket- sized design is a revolution in modern hand-held technology. The iRez Language Pal? is equipped with a Language Teacher feature that provides a superior real time visual evaluation and testing system. http://www.ndnlanguage.com/iRez.html -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Access full article below: http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/living/education/38872937.html From cashcash at EMAIL.ARIZONA.EDU Wed Feb 4 19:48:10 2009 From: cashcash at EMAIL.ARIZONA.EDU (phil cash cash) Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2009 12:48:10 -0700 Subject: Facebook no friend to American Indian names (fwd link) Message-ID: Facebook no friend to American Indian names By Associated Press Cherokee Pheonix USA SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) ? A 28-year-old computer technician from South Dakota found out that the Facebook social networking site had a real problem with her last name. In the middle of planning a trip, Robin Kills the Enemy saw that Facebook deactivated her site, telling her that "fake names" violate the terms of use. Access full article below: http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/3318/Article.aspx From neskiem at GMAIL.COM Thu Feb 5 06:59:15 2009 From: neskiem at GMAIL.COM (Neskie Manuel) Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2009 22:59:15 -0800 Subject: Facebook no friend to American Indian names (fwd link) In-Reply-To: <20090204124810.v1er7cw088wws80k@www.email.arizona.edu> Message-ID: That's so odd, my friend and I were just talking about this about her friend in Alberta that had the same thing happen to him. Maybe we should start a facebook group?!?!??! On Wed, Feb 4, 2009 at 11:48 AM, phil cash cash wrote: > Facebook no friend to American Indian names > > By Associated Press > Cherokee Pheonix > USA > > SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) ? A 28-year-old computer technician from South > Dakota > found out that the Facebook social networking site had a real problem with > her > last name. > > In the middle of planning a trip, Robin Kills the Enemy saw that Facebook > deactivated her site, telling her that "fake names" violate the terms of > use. > > Access full article below: > http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/3318/Article.aspx > -- Neskie Manuel Secwepemc Radio 91.1 FM http://secwepemcradio.ath.cx Ph: (866) 423-0911 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The symposium is geared towards elders, educators, higher education students, and practitioners. Registration & Presentation Proposal Information Please visit our web site for more information about registration, call for proposals, and to see a list of presenters and a symposium agenda. Cost $175.00 (USD) per person; $100.00 (USD) per Higher Education student (Late registration of $200.00 (USD) for all after May 2nd). Contact For more information please contact Jennifer Niemi (phone: 218-726-8419 or email: jehlen at d.umn.edu); or, Beth Brown (phone: 612-624-8217 or email: brow0857 at umn.edu). http://www.d.umn.edu/enigikendaasoyang/symposium/ The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The Language Learning in Computer Mediated Communities (LLCMC) Conference explores the use of computers as a medium of communication in language learning communities. Conference highlights * Keynote talk by Dr. Gilberte Furstenberg (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) * Special colloquium showcasing online cultural exchanges based at the University of Hawaii * Optional pre-conference event - CULTURA: Web-based Intercultural Exchanges (October 10-11) We welcome your session proposal submissions in this exciting area. 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URL: From daryn at ACRA.ORG.AU Wed Feb 11 03:00:07 2009 From: daryn at ACRA.ORG.AU (Daryn McKenny) Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2009 14:00:07 +1100 Subject: Puliima Update 1 - National Indigenous Language Conference - theme - "Modern Ways for Ancient Words" Message-ID: PLEASE FORWARD THIS EMAIL THROUGHOUT YOUR NETWORK Puliima 2009 National Indigenous Language and Information Communication Technology Forum "Modern Ways for Ancient Words" Hi Everyone, Well, get ready for more updates as we can now countdown very quickly the days left to the Puliima 2009 National Indigenous Language and Information Communication Technology Forum (affectionately known as just 'Puliima') to be held in Melbourne Australia on the 1st and 2nd April. The Puliima Message Stick has travelled far and wide all over Australia to inform everyone about Puliima and the response has been really good. So What's Happening at Puliima 2009 so far Presentation's from New Zealand, Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland have been received covering topics ranging from: * Marvin 3D Character Animation for creating Language Multimedia resources * Photography * Audio Recording - best practise standards and equipment * Publishing resources * Sharing Culture - education, culture & language in a e-learning environment * Best Practises in using Technology for Language Workers * Miromaa & Beyond - funny enough not presented by us J * Plus much more There will be plenty of opportunities for networking and catching up, we are looking at organising a Pre-Conference get together at the Koori Heritage Trust and a FREE Wednesday night dinner. So your tasks are: If you are coming to Puliima YOU NEED TO REGISTER NOW, time is running out to get organised, the Atlantis Hotel only has limited rooms for us at this really special great discounted price. There are still some good spots available for Presenting, so please let us know if you are interested or if you have a particular skill to share and we can assist in coming up with a presentation for you. We have extended the deadline to 'Get them in Quickly'. Exhibitor tables are still available, let us know if you want one soon before you miss out. Visit here to confirm any of the above tasks online http://www.acra.org.au/puliima.html You can do everything at our website or we have included a selection of documents to help you out. To help us organise these events plus more PLEASE REGISTER SOON or let us know of your intention so that this can help us with our organising behind the scenes, this is extremely important for us, we need to know if you are coming. For all information about PULIIMA 2009 please visit http://www.acra.org.au/puliima.html or drop us an email. 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The videotaped comments were from Hopeedee's recent posting on RezKast, a sort of YouTube for Indians operated by the Coeur d'Alene Tribe. Access full article below: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gEkthC7hVzxcDB3jrWQUX8uCnZZgD96BE94O0 From cashcash at EMAIL.ARIZONA.EDU Sat Feb 14 23:23:39 2009 From: cashcash at EMAIL.ARIZONA.EDU (phil cash cash) Date: Sat, 14 Feb 2009 16:23:39 -0700 Subject: Indigenous languages revive and thrive in Mexico (fwd link) Message-ID: February 11, 2009 Indigenous languages revive and thrive in Mexico About half the estimated 7,000 languages spoken in the world today may disappear by the end of this century. The world loses another language approximately every two weeks. In the state of Chiapas, Mexico, about 25 percent of people don?t speak any Spanish. Rather, they speak a host of indigenous languages, many of which originated in ancient Mayan times. Some organizations, like the Intercultural University of Chiapas school in San Cristobal, work to keep these dying languages alive by teaching them to the next generation. Access full article below: http://worldfocus.org/blog/2009/02/11/indigenous-languages-revive-and-thrive-in-mexico/4017/ From cashcash at EMAIL.ARIZONA.EDU Sat Feb 14 23:25:16 2009 From: cashcash at EMAIL.ARIZONA.EDU (phil cash cash) Date: Sat, 14 Feb 2009 16:25:16 -0700 Subject: S.D. Legislature: English Language Amendment Killed (fwd link) Message-ID: S.D. Legislature: English Language Amendment Killed 20-14 Vote Comes With Critical Words From Fellow Legislators Over Measure By TERRY WOSTER Associated Press Writer Published: Thursday, February 12, 2009 11:52 PM CST http://www.yankton.net/articles/2009/02/13/news/doc499508ee41d53325373182.txt From cashcash at EMAIL.ARIZONA.EDU Sat Feb 14 23:27:10 2009 From: cashcash at EMAIL.ARIZONA.EDU (phil cash cash) Date: Sat, 14 Feb 2009 16:27:10 -0700 Subject: Students study to speak nearly lost Native American languages (fwd link) Message-ID: Students study to speak nearly lost Native American languages Story Published: Feb 13, 2009 at 10:56 AM PST By SHELBY MARTIN The (Eugene) Register-Guard EUGENE, Ore. (AP) - When his foreign language instructor says something, University of Oregon freshman Carson Viles knows it's important to pay attention. "I might never get a chance to hear that phrase again," he said. It's true. Viles is taking Yakama Sahaptin, one of a family of American Indian languages spoken along the Columbia River and offered for the first time this year at the UO. The class, taught by native speaker and Yakama elder Virginia Beavert, is not a typical foreign language class. There are no textbooks, no study-abroad programs, no dubbed TV shows, and the instructor is one of only 200 people who can converse in the target language. Access full article below: http://www.katu.com/news/local/39565822.html From cashcash at EMAIL.ARIZONA.EDU Sat Feb 14 23:40:49 2009 From: cashcash at EMAIL.ARIZONA.EDU (phil cash cash) Date: Sat, 14 Feb 2009 16:40:49 -0700 Subject: brief update... Message-ID: Greetings and welcome to all the new ILAT subscribers! I am on travel for the next week and so news postings (have) will slow down a bit.? Feel free to contribute or post your inquiries! ?? later, Phil UofA ILAT mg -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The videotaped comments were from Hopeedee's recent posting on RezKast, a sort of YouTube for Indians operated by the Coeur d'Alene Tribe. Access full article below: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gEkthC7hVzxcDB3jrWQUX8uCnZZgD96BE94O0 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From wleman1949 at GMAIL.COM Thu Feb 19 20:30:51 2009 From: wleman1949 at GMAIL.COM (Wayne Leman) Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2009 12:30:51 -0800 Subject: IPA fonts for Open office 3.0 Message-ID: Tania, has your student installed the IPA fonts yet, so they can be used in OO 3.0? If the student does not know how to install a font, I'd be happy to help, by email, Skype, phone, however. Email me privately if your student would like assistance. Wayne Leman Cheyenne linguist Hello One of my students has not been able to figure out how to use IPA fonts in Open office 3.0. Is there anyone here that can offer some advice that I can pass on to him? Thanks! 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Access full article below: http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/stories/200902/2496283.htm?desktop From cashcash at EMAIL.ARIZONA.EDU Thu Feb 19 22:04:07 2009 From: cashcash at EMAIL.ARIZONA.EDU (phil cash cash) Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2009 15:04:07 -0700 Subject: 2,500 languages threatened with extinction: UNESCO (fwd link) Message-ID: 2,500 languages threatened with extinction: UNESCO 4 hours ago PARIS (AFP) ? The world has lost Manx in the Isle of Man, Ubykh in Turkey and last year Alaska's last native speaker of Eyak, Marie Smith Jones, died, taking the aboriginal language with her. Of the 6,900 languages spoken in the world, some 2,500 are endangered, the UN's cultural agency UNESCO said Thursday as it released its latest atlas of world languages. That represents a multi-fold increase from the last atlas compiled in 2001 which listed 900 languages threatened with extinction. Access full article below: http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5hC3HaSBPpUrVb0BHVDhzNNsC91IA From cashcash at EMAIL.ARIZONA.EDU Thu Feb 19 22:06:20 2009 From: cashcash at EMAIL.ARIZONA.EDU (phil cash cash) Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2009 15:06:20 -0700 Subject: New atlas shows dying languages around the world (fwd link) Message-ID: New atlas shows dying languages around the world By DHEEPTHI NAMASIVAYAM ? 1 hour ago PARIS (AP) ? Only one native speaker of Livonian remains on Earth, in Latvia. The Alaskan language Eyak went extinct last year when its last surviving speaker passed away. Those are just two of the nearly 2,500 languages that UNESCO says are in danger of becoming extinct or have recently disappeared. That's out of a total of 6,000 world languages. In a presentation Thursday of a new world atlas of endangered languages, linguists stressed the list is not restricted to small or far-flung countries. They also sought to encourage immigrants to treasure their native languages. "Language endangerment is a universal phenomenon," said Christopher Moseley, an Australian linguist who edited the atlas' third edition, which is to appear in digital and paper versions. Access full article below: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hKBPHQaS0eXcvtQ1GvHJi2qWq_0AD96ES1MO2 From lgibson at ROSETTASTONE.COM Thu Feb 19 22:07:14 2009 From: lgibson at ROSETTASTONE.COM (Gibson, Loring) Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2009 17:07:14 -0500 Subject: 2,500 languages threatened with extinction: UNESCO (fwd link) In-Reply-To: A<20090219150407.ogx4ogsck4wkcg0g@www.email.arizona.edu> Message-ID: Hello. I had requested that the contact information for Rosetta Stone be changed to Katie Burner at kburner at rosettastone.com. Please let me know if this has been received be the right person. Thank you very much for all of your help! -----Original Message----- From: Indigenous Languages and Technology [mailto:ILAT at LISTSERV.ARIZONA.EDU] On Behalf Of phil cash cash Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 5:04 PM To: ILAT at LISTSERV.ARIZONA.EDU Subject: 2,500 languages threatened with extinction: UNESCO (fwd link) 2,500 languages threatened with extinction: UNESCO 4 hours ago PARIS (AFP) ? The world has lost Manx in the Isle of Man, Ubykh in Turkey and last year Alaska's last native speaker of Eyak, Marie Smith Jones, died, taking the aboriginal language with her. Of the 6,900 languages spoken in the world, some 2,500 are endangered, the UN's cultural agency UNESCO said Thursday as it released its latest atlas of world languages. That represents a multi-fold increase from the last atlas compiled in 2001 which listed 900 languages threatened with extinction. Access full article below: http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5hC3HaSBPpUrVb0BHVDhzNNsC91IA From cashcash at EMAIL.ARIZONA.EDU Thu Feb 19 22:16:55 2009 From: cashcash at EMAIL.ARIZONA.EDU (phil cash cash) Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2009 15:16:55 -0700 Subject: 2,500 languages threatened with extinction: UNESCO (fwd link) In-Reply-To: <0D6BC884F6E0C94083056070421BF1B80320CCEA@RSHBGEXVS2.rosettastone.local> Message-ID: Thanks for the reminder!? Consider it done.? Phil Quoting "Gibson, Loring" : > Hello. I had requested that the contact information for Rosetta > Stone be changed to Katie Burner at kburner at rosettastone.com. Please > let me know if this has been received be the right person. Thank you > very much for all of your help! > > -----Original Message----- > From: Indigenous Languages and Technology > [mailto:ILAT at LISTSERV.ARIZONA.EDU] On Behalf Of phil cash cash > Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 5:04 PM > To: ILAT at LISTSERV.ARIZONA.EDU > Subject: 2,500 languages threatened with extinction: UNESCO (fwd link) > > 2,500 languages threatened with extinction: UNESCO > > 4 hours ago > > PARIS (AFP) ? The world has lost Manx in the Isle of Man, Ubykh in Turkey and > last year Alaska's last native speaker of Eyak, Marie Smith Jones, > died, taking > the aboriginal language with her. > > Of the 6,900 languages spoken in the world, some 2,500 are > endangered, the UN's > cultural agency UNESCO said Thursday as it released its latest atlas of world > languages. > > That represents a multi-fold increase from the last atlas compiled in > 2001 which > listed 900 languages threatened with extinction. > > Access full article below: > http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5hC3HaSBPpUrVb0BHVDhzNNsC91IA -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dzo at BISHARAT.NET Sat Feb 21 12:42:00 2009 From: dzo at BISHARAT.NET (Don Osborn) Date: Sat, 21 Feb 2009 07:42:00 -0500 Subject: Linguapax Prize 2009 to Katerina Te Heikoko Mataira Message-ID: Katerina Te Heikoko Mataira of New Zealand won the 2009 Linguapax prize. See article below (in Spanish from http://www.hispanidad.com/noticia.aspx?ID=122866 - the only news item I found via Google). Publicity about the prize this year has been lacking, but it is good to see that Linguapax is still awarding it. More info soon, hopefully. Katerina Te Heikoko gana el Premi Linguapax 2009 por su defensa de la lengua maor? Comentarios de la noticia Tus datos Nombre: Correo electr?nico : Tu opini?n EuropaPress, viernes, 20 de febrero de 2009 (17:40) BARCELONA, 20 (EUROPA PRESS) La educadora y escritora Katerina Te Heikoko Mataira fue declarada hoy ganadora del Premi Linguapax 2009 por sus 30 a?os de trabajo en favor de la recuperaci?n y normalizaci?n de la lengua maor? en Nueva Zelanda. Te Heikoko, doctora Honoris Causa de la Universidad de Waikato (Nueva Zelanda), lleva m?s de 30 a?os luchando por su lengua materna a trav?s de la Comisi?n de la Lengua Maor? de Nueva Zelanda, donde ha trabajado en los programas escolares de inmersi?n en este idioma, y a trav?s de sus libros infantiles, por los que ha recibido varios premios. La organizaci?n Linguapax, vinculada a la Unesco, otorga anualmente este premio como reconocimiento a ling?istas, investigadores, docentes y miembros de la sociedad civil que hayan destacado por la promoci?n de la diversidad ling??stica o de la educaci?n multiling?e. El premio se otorga el 21 de febrero de cada a?o, D?a Internacional de la Lengua Materna y est? dotado con 3.000 euros. **************************** Disclaimer ****************************** Copyright: In accordance with Title 17, United States Code Section 107, this material is distributed without profit for research and educational purposes. If you wish to use copyrighted material posted to this list for purposes that go beyond "fair use," you must obtain permission from the copyright owner. Content: The sender does not vouch for the veracity nor the accuracy of the contents of this message, which are the sole responsibility of the copyright owner. Also, the sender does not necessarily agree or disagree with any opinions that are expressed in this message. ********************************************************************** -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dzo at BISHARAT.NET Sat Feb 21 15:11:03 2009 From: dzo at BISHARAT.NET (Don Osborn) Date: Sat, 21 Feb 2009 10:11:03 -0500 Subject: Linguapax Prize 2009 to Katerina Te Heikoko Mataira In-Reply-To: <007801c99421$cade07b0$609a1710$@net> Message-ID: I've put up a quick blog posting on this which has some more info and links. See http://donosborn.org/blog/2009/02/21/2009-linguapax-prize-winner-katerina-te -heikoko-mataira/ 2009 Linguapax Prize winner: Katerina Te Heikoko Mataira Posted on February 21st, 2009 by Don Maori language activist, educator and author Katerina Te Heikoko Mataira of New Zealand (or Aotearoa as it is known in Maori) is the recipient of the 2009 Linguapax Prize (source, Hispanidad press agency). She has been active for 30 years on Maori language issues. In 2001 she was recognized in New Zealand with the Te Waka Toi Exemplary Award. The press release on the latter mentioned further that "Among her many achievements Katerina has been affectionately described as the mother of Kura Kaupapa Maori, having co-authored Te Aho Matua ? the philosophy and charter for kaupapa M?ori schools. "In 1996, Katerina?s lifetime contribution to te reo M?ori was recognised by Waikato University when she was awarded an Honorary Doctorate. A year later, she was named in the Queen?s Honours List as a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit." (Scoop.co.nz, 2001/10/23) Huia Publishers has a short bio on Katrina Te Heikoko Mataira in which she is described as a prolific writer. Bookfinder.com has a list of several of her publications in Maori and English. Linguapax awards the Prize annually on International Mother Language Day. This is the eighth year that the prize as been awarded. From candaceg at EMAIL.ARIZONA.EDU Tue Feb 24 03:15:09 2009 From: candaceg at EMAIL.ARIZONA.EDU (Candace K. Galla) Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2009 20:15:09 -0700 Subject: American Indian Language Development Institute (AILDI) 2009 Events Message-ID: Please join us for our AILDI 2009 Events, as we celebrate 30 years of commitment to Indigenous language education. 1st Annual American Indian Language Development Institute (AILDI) Benefit Dinner - Tuesday, April 21, 2009 - Cocktails & Silent Auction 6:00PM, Dinner 6:30PM - Semi-Formal Attire - Desert Diamond Casino & Hotel (7350 S. Nogales Hwy, Tucson AZ 85756) - Tickets ($75-students & Indigenous community members, $100-general) - Join us in raising funds for Indigenous language students and educators to attend AILDI. The money raised from this benefit dinner will fund participants for this June's institute ? our 30th anniversary! The evening will feature two invited speakers, Dr. William H. "Pila" Wilson, Professor and Chair of Hawaiian Studies at the University of Hawaii ? Hilo, and Mr. Darrell Kipp, Blackfoot, Director of the Piegan Institute, who are leaders in the movement to revitalize Indigenous languages. - We will also be awarding someone who exemplifies advocacy in teaching and promoting their Indigenous language, and who has provided service to their Indigenous community. This award is intended to recognize a member of the Arizona tribes whose life work has reflected promotion of their Indigenous language. If you would like to nominate someone, please download the attached newsletter and submit the Indigenous Language Advocate Award Nomination Form no later than Friday, March 6, 2009. - Seats are limited, so RSVP by Monday, March 2, 2009! The American Indian Language Development Institute: A Thirty Year Tradition of Speaking from the Heart - June 8 - July 2, 2009 - Priority Registration Deadline: Wednesday, March 11, 2009 - University of Arizona, Tucson - Please join us for the 30th Annual American Indian Language Development Institute. AILDI 2009 will offer a variety of classes, special presentations, workshops, and events to help celebrate our 30 years of commitment to Indigenous language education. Course topics, special presentations and workshops include... - Language immersion methods for language revitalization - Documenting your language through film - Native American linguistics for your community - Native American children's literature - Language and Native American youth culture - Development of materials for your language classrooms 30th Annual Symposium - June 29 - July 2, 2009 - University of Arizona, Tucson - Register by Monday, June 1, 2009 and save some money! - Elder/Student $75 ($100 after June 1, 2009) - General $125 ($150 after June 1, 2009) - Vendor/Exhibitor $200 ($225 after June 1, 2009) - Please join us for the 30th Annual Symposium, which will include presentations and workshops by AILDI participants and faculty, Indigenous language scholars & educators. Additional events include a reunion dinner, film festival and poetry readings by Native writers. For more information, please download our newsletter (attached) or visit our website at http://www.u.arizona.edu/~aildi We look forward to seeing you at our events! Mahalo nui loa, Candace <<> <><><> <> >< <>+<> >< <> <><><> <> > Candace K. Galla | Program Coordinator/ PhD Candidate American Indian Language Development Institute University of Arizona College of Education, Room 511 PO Box 210069 Tucson, AZ 85721 O: (520) 621.1068 | F: (520) 621.8174 http://www.u.arizona.edu/~aildi -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Qualified applicants should send a note of inquiry to: elf at endangeredlanguagefund.org. We expect to make one or two awards, depending on demand and availability of funds. Doug Whalen DhW From cashcash at EMAIL.ARIZONA.EDU Tue Feb 24 19:41:25 2009 From: cashcash at EMAIL.ARIZONA.EDU (phil cash cash) Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2009 12:41:25 -0700 Subject: brief update... Message-ID: Greetings everybody, I am still on travel so please feel free to offer any news postings/announcements.? Desperately seek wireless... Phil Cash Cash ILAT mg UofA -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From bischoff.st at GMAIL.COM Wed Feb 25 15:09:49 2009 From: bischoff.st at GMAIL.COM (s.t. bischoff) Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2009 11:09:49 -0400 Subject: code switching Message-ID: Hi all, I'm wondering if any one is familiar with work done on Indigenous Languages and code switching. Thanks, Shannon -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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