Minnesota Indigenous Language Symposium V: Registration & Information (fwd)

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Minnesota Indigenous Language Symposium V: Registration & Information
From: Jennifer Niemi (jehlen at d.umn.edu) and Beth Brown (brow0857 at umn.edu)


Date: May 18-19, 2009
Location: Northland Inn, Brooklyn Park, MN

Conference Website: http://www.d.umn.edu/enigikendaasoyang/symposium/index.html

Gekinoo’ imaagejig (the ones who teach), Eni—gikendaasoyang (Center for
Indigenous Knowledge and Language Revitalization) of the University of
Minnesota Duluth, the American Indian Studies Department of the University of
Minnesota Twin Cities, and the Grotto Foundation are hosting the fifth
Minnesota Indigenous Language Symposium.

This year’s symposium will focus on technology, teacher training, teaching
methods, community resources, curriculum development models, adult learning,
and evaluation and assessment. Presentations from key language revitalization
programs and initiatives will be featured during this two-day event.

The symposium is geared towards elders, educators, higher education students,
and practitioners.

Registration & Information
Please visit our website for more information about registration 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).