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Grammar and Placenames: A Settler Linguist in Indigenous Language Revitalization

UVic Institute on Aging & Lifelong Health via YouTube

Overview

Explore the role of linguists in Indigenous language revitalization through this insightful lecture from the 2022 Masterminds Lecture Series. Delve into Leslie Saxon's experiences as an "outsider" linguist working with Indigenous communities in the Northwest Territories. Gain understanding of how grammar research can lead to collaborations with Indigenous linguists, teachers, and educational activists. Learn about the various research products resulting from these partnerships, including Tłı̨chǫ language dictionaries, literacy manuals, and placenames reports. Discover the importance of mentoring and supporting students and Indigenous scholars in the field of Indigenous Language Revitalization. Reflect on the contributions linguists can make to language preservation efforts, whether as community insiders or outsiders.

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Grammar and Placenames: A Settler Linguist in Indigenous Language Revitalization

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UVic Institute on Aging & Lifelong Health

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