2021
DOI: 10.18357/wj161202120273
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"Step into learning when ready": Towards a strength-based approach to Indigenous language education in a university setting

Abstract: In the midst of nation-wide efforts to forge a path to reconciliation, Canadian universities have been working to transform the academic structures that perpetuate colonial patterns of domination and the erasure of Indigenous knowledges. Indigenization efforts often embrace the transfer of Indigenous languages as one of the critical pieces of Indigenous knowledge rejuvenation. However, for many Indigenous peoples, learning an Indigenous language brings up pain associated with family history and the legacy of r… Show more

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“…In conclusion, our study, supported by the alignment with existing literature, underscores the transformative potential of AI in indigenous language revitalization efforts. The synthesis of findings from Bird (2020), McIvor & Ball (2019), and Bergier & Anderson (2021 with our research points to a nuanced understanding of the dynamics at play (Bergier & Anderson, 2021;Bird, 2020;Meighan, 2021). It highlights the necessity of approaching language revitalization through a lens that respects and incorporates indigenous knowledge systems, prioritizes community engagement, and leverages technological advancements in a culturally sensitive manner.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 67%
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“…In conclusion, our study, supported by the alignment with existing literature, underscores the transformative potential of AI in indigenous language revitalization efforts. The synthesis of findings from Bird (2020), McIvor & Ball (2019), and Bergier & Anderson (2021 with our research points to a nuanced understanding of the dynamics at play (Bergier & Anderson, 2021;Bird, 2020;Meighan, 2021). It highlights the necessity of approaching language revitalization through a lens that respects and incorporates indigenous knowledge systems, prioritizes community engagement, and leverages technological advancements in a culturally sensitive manner.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 67%
“…The contribution of academic institutions in this landscape is equally critical. Bergier & Anderson (2021) delve into how these institutions shape indigenous language programming, addressing the multifaceted challenges posed by intergenerational trauma and the diverse learning needs within indigenous communities (Bergier & Anderson, 2021). This discussion is complemented by Desmoulins et al (2019), who investigate the development of universitybased language instruction programs aimed at supporting indigenous language revitalization.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%