Teaching and Learning First Nations Languages in Different Locations & Locales – Final Report submit

Interview questions related to the following topics: • Benefits and advantages of teaching and learning First Nations languages in various environments and locations; • Challenges and barriers of teaching and learning First Nations languages in various environments and locations; • The impacts of various environments and locations on language retention. [...] Challenges to providing First Nations language learning programs in rural and remote settings include the reality that in some communities, there are very few First Nations language speakers to provide instruction in the language and opportunities for conversation; limited curricular resources (note, this is not unique to reserve/rural settings); restrictions of government funding models; and lack. [...] While the bulk of their article explores the curriculum of the program, Richards and Maracle conclude by explaining that the “familiar environment of a house on the reserve, the presence of Elders, and the conversational tone of classes encouraged learning in a safe and comfortable setting.” Their article demonstrates that on-reserve language learning opportunities may allow students to be more co. [...] The film highlights the important link between First Nations language and culture and, in particular, addresses the experiences of adults learning their language on-reserve, pointing to the role of place in language learning and teaching. [...] Availability and Accessibility of Speakers, Teachers and Programs The main theme that emerged throughout the interview process from participants located both on- and off-reserve and those working online, was the availability of and access to language speakers, teachers and programs.