<b><font size="4">Yukon First Nations learn new language teaching approach</font></b><br><br>Language Nest program touts early immersion for preschoolers<br><br>CBC News <br>Posted: Dec 1, 2012 4:34 PM CST <br>Last Updated: Dec 1, 2012 4:42 PM CST <br>
<br><br>Aboriginal language teachers in the Yukon will soon have a new tool to teach kids First Nation languages.<br><br>The Council of Yukon First Nations held workshops in Whitehorse this week, explaining the Language Nest program. The program has been successful in reviving languages in places like New Zealand and Australia, along with other parts of Canada.<br>
<br>Bessie Cooley, a Tlingit language instructor in Teslin, plans on retiring in a few years. The number of fluent speakers of Yukon's First Nations languages is dwindling, but some hope an early childhood immersion program may change that.((Leonard Linklater/CBC))<br>
<br>In the program, fluent speakers become involved in early childhood education, creating immersion-style learning for children ages one to four.<br><br>Access full article below: <br><div><a href="http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/story/2012/12/01/north-yukon-language-nest.html">http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/story/2012/12/01/north-yukon-language-nest.html</a></div>