[lg policy] Indigenous Language Institute: Native Language News

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Indigenous Language Institute: Native Language News

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*3rd Annual Indigenous Language Institute Symposium*
* *
*Conquering Challenges In Native Language Work*

*October 22-23, 2012*
*Hard Rock Hotel & Casino*
*(Pueblo of Isleta) Albuquerque, New Mexico*
* *
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Dear James,

 *ILIS (Indigenous Language Institute Symposium) Updates*

 * *

To address this year’s theme of *“Conquering Challenges in Native Language
Work”*, we will focus on difficult issues that persistently challenge
community language revitalization work. Our Presenters will share
experiences and information on effective ways to overcome these
challenges.  Some challenges require paradigm shifts – big time – and
others require easy-to-do methods, tools and tips. ALL require WILL and
DISCIPLINE. Here are the presentations and presenters for ILIS 2012 (in
alpha order of last name of presenter).
* *

*Kristopher Easton* (Cherokee Nation), Google, Inc.
*“Google’s Endangered Languages Project: A Sharing Tool for Language
Revitalization Work”*
Kristopher Easton will speak about the newly launched Google “Endangered
Languages Project” and how it could be an effective tool for sharing
important information and knowledge about Native language revitalization
work. You will see a demo of how the site works. Kristopher is a member of
the Endangered Language Project team and works in Google's Financial
Operations, and is Co-Chair for the Google American Indian Network (GAIN),
responsible for developing partnerships to encourage science and technology
education as well as to deploy Google's tools and passion to benefit the
American Indian population.
* *

*Christopher Harvey* (Celtic/Canadian), University of Toronto
*“To Write or Not to Write: Benefits and Challenges of the Written Form of
Oral Tradition”*
The Native Language Movement is, generally, no longer debating whether we
write or not write the language, as formal writing systems or informal
methods to phonetically note the language are being implemented. Research
information on the benefits of literacy will be presented as well as how
literacy affects the language revitalization efforts in communities.
* *
*Patricia Ningewance Nadeau* (Ojibwe, Bear Clan, Lac Seul First Nation)
*“**Drop Your Baggage, Let's Journey Forward Together: Overcoming Barriers
to Language Learning"*
The presenter has taught her language at universities and community
language camps for a long time. One obstacle that comes up in language
classes is the difficulty that some Native students have in learning their
own language. These students excel in other classes but not their language
class. Non-native students usually ace these courses. This may not be a
question of Native students having different learning styles. It seems to
be an emotional block to the subject, although the student wishes to learn
his/her language very much. The presenter will discuss
the situations she has had in her classrooms and how she has met these
challenges with sharing circles, prayer, games and other activities that
enable the student to lose his/her fear of performing in the language.
* *
*DeLaura Saunders* (Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians), Choctaw Language
Teacher Trainer & Curriculum Developer
*“I Speak Choctaw but Why Aren’t the Kids? Language Speakers’ Role in
Ensuring Choctaw Language Use Among Our Children”*
As part of daily life in the Nation, the Choctaw language may be heard in
Tribal schools and administrative offices. It is in the communities and
homes, though, where the language is most deeply rooted. It is one of few
communities in the USA where there is large number of speakers of all ages.
However, it is a concern that English is the first language of most young
children. Chahta Immi Language program and other language initiatives in
their community develop strategies and materials to avert this language
shift.
* *
*Kevin Shendo* (Jemez Pueblo), Director of Education Department, Pueblo of
Jemez
*“Asserting Indian Education Sovereignty: Language and Culture as the
Foundation for Our Education System at Pueblo of Jemez Walatowa Charter
School”*
The Pueblo of Jemez has continued its traditional way of life, values and
culture for centuries. The Hemish people build strong foundations rooted in
fundamental skills that are taught only through a unique language, Towa.
The Walatowa Head Start unique features include: Language Immersion Program
& Language Nest for Infants staffed by fully fluent Towa speaking staff;
curriculum supplemented with Traditional Calendar; Towa language and
culture curriculum as supplemental curriculum.

*Tewa Youth Panel: Marissa Naranjo* (Santa Clara Pueblo), *David
Naranjo*(Santa Clara Pueblo),
*Jeremy Montoya *(Pojoaque Pueblo), Youth Language Advocates & Learners
*“How Do You Say…?: Letting Learners Lead in Language Learning”*
These are three of the five youth featured in the film, “The Young
Ancestors” produced by Aimée Broustra, whose passionate pursuit of learning
their Tewa language has profoundly affected their lives. Using ILI’s
learner-driven Self-Study Course for American Indian Languages (SCAIL) and
“How Do You Say?”  learning guide for individualized study, and working
with Mentors they selected to learn Tewa expressions relevant to their
lives, they ignited a deep-seated desire to learn to speak their language.
They will share their insight into why this project worked for them and
hope to inspire other youth and mentors.
* *
*Ofelia Zepeda* (Tohono O’odham), University of Arizona
*“English is Not Enough: Valuing the Legacy of Heritage languages”*
There is a persistent myth that a child must learn only English to do well
in mainstream American society. Learning a second language is not
detrimental to the development of a human being. This presentation will
consider the overall benefits of learning a heritage language. Research on
the advantages of being bilingual or multilingual will be considered with
special consideration for being bilingual in a heritage language.
Conclusion will emphasize that learning a heritage language does not
negatively impact the development of English language skills nor create
setbacks for academic and professional achievement and that instead
benefits students in the long run academically, socially and culturally.
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 *REGISTRATION INFORMATION*

Regular Registration August 23 through September 22, 2012   $250

Late Registration is September 23 through October 12, 2012    $275

Elder Registration (65+)     $175
Student Registration (must provide school I.D.)     $175

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