Gaelic project looks at the long view (fwd link)

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Gaelic project looks at the long view

By Julie Collins
Cape Breton Post

IONA — Cainnt mo Mhàthar (My Mother’s Language) is a project designed to record
idiomatic, everyday Gaelic from fluent speakers in Nova Scotia.

Now in its final stage, the project has produced nearly 25 hours of video
recordings based on an extensive questionnaire developed with the needs of
language learners in mind.

Project co-ordinator Shamus Y. MacDonald and field worker Jim Watson, who
volunteered his time on behalf of the Highland Village, visited Gaelic speakers
in all four Cape Breton counties to complete the project. Their recordings
feature individuals and pairs speaking on a variety of everyday topics
including the weather, folklore, child care, baking, chores, music and
clothing.

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http://www.capebretonpost.com/index.cfm?sid=116268&sc=149