NEȾOLṈEW̱ ‘one mind, one people’: Indigenous Language Research Network
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Item Review of First Nations in the twenty-first century: Contemporary educational frontiers(Canadian Journal of Education, 2006) McIvor, OnowaItem NEȾOLṈEW̱: About our partnership(NEȾOLṈEW̱, 2018) McIvor, Onowa; Jacobs, PeterWorking to understand and enhance Indigenous adults’ contributions to reviving Indigenous languages in Canada.Item NEȾOLṈEW: About our project(NEȾOLṈEW̱, 2018) McIvor, Onowa; Jacobs, PeterAn overview of our approach that engages with, and studies, the spheres in which these adult learners both learn contribute.Item Engaging, connecting, and mobilizing Indigenous language learning leaders, supporters, and researchers through an online sharing space: NILLA (NEȾOLṈEW Indigenous Language Learning Atlas) [Position Paper](NEȾOLṈEW, 2019-03) McIvor, OnowaThis paper reports the outcomes from two community engagement events with Indigenous partners and allies, on a) the development of NILLA, and b) more broadly our position on strengthening research by and with Indigenous people.Item Partnership knowledge sharing - Overview(NEȾOLṈEW, 2020-03) McIvor, Onowa; Jacobs, PeterItem Partnership knowledge sharing - Guide for partners(NEȾOLṈEW, 2022-03) McIvor, Onowa; Jacobs, PeterItem Practicing allowable, safe research(NEȾOLṈEW̱, 2021) McIvor, Onowa; Jacobs, PeterItem NEȾOLṈEW̱ publication protocols: Authorship & ownership(NEȾOLṈEW̱, 2021-03) McIvor, Onowa; Jacobs, PeterThe NEȾOLṈEW̱ Publication Protocols on Authorship & Ownership, authored by Onowa McIvor & Peter Jacobs, presents essential guidelines for navigating authorship and ownership in Indigenous language research. This document emphasizes the significance of early discussions on author identification, contributions, and acknowledgments within research teams. It highlights the importance of defending research aspects, substantial contributions, and leadership roles in the publication process. Furthermore, the protocols advocate for considering alternative licensing tools, such as Creative Commons, to ensure the accessibility and sharing of research outputs beyond traditional academic journals. By exploring these protocols, researchers can enhance the ethical and professional standards in Indigenous language research, contributing to the broader goals of language revitalization and community engagement.Item NEȾOLṈEW̱ partnership governance structure(NEȾOLṈEW̱, 2019) McIvor, Onowa; Jacobs, PeterItem Partnership knowledge sharing: Guide for collaborators & RAs(NEȾOLṈEW̱, 2020-03) McIvor, Onowa; Jacobs, PeterItem Adult Indigenous contributions to reviving languages in British Columbia through Mentor-Apprentice style learning: Executive Summary(Netolnew, 2018) McIvor, Onowa; Jacobs, PeterOur joint research project studied adult Indigenous language learning in British Columbia through the popular Mentor-Apprentice Program (MAP) method. Increasingly, adult Indigenous language learners are identified as the “missing generation” who hold great potential to contribute to the revival of Indigenous languages and act as the middle ground between Elders, children, and youth in their communities. The research project aimed to document the successes and challenges of MAP in the BC context. Over a three-year period, we interviewed over 60 participants, including current and past apprentices, current and past language mentors, and administrators.Item Adult Indigenous contributions to reviving languages in British Columbia through Mentor-Apprentice style learning: Assessment Tool(Netolnew, 2018) McIvor, Onowa; Jacobs, PeterThe assessment tool (at) fills a gap in adult Indigenous language learning (aIll) by expanding on existing models, accounting for the unique learning context of aIll, and incorporating project participants’ feedback and input.Item The connection between health and well-being and Indigenous language use and learning – An annotated bibliography(Netolnew, 2018) Sullivan, DanielleThis annotated bibliography aims to contribute to a better understanding of and document current trends as well as gaps in the published literature on Indigenous language use and learning and their connection to health and well-being. A three-stage approach was used to identify a pool of existing literature: First, three previous literature reviews related to the topic were consulted to establish a starting point for our follow-up work. McIvor, Napoleon, and Dickie (2009) published the seminal piece in the field, and so only publications from 2009 onwards were included in our review to narrow results and ensure research was current. Secondly, the search tool Summon, which aggregates scholarly material found in various databases, journals, theses and dissertations online, and Google Scholar were used to identify research that cited articles from the three seminal literature reviews. Through this, we captured articles that cover similar topics but are more current than the originally cited article. For the final part of the review, an open search in Summon was completed, using various combinations of key words including: language, language revitalization, language learning, Indigenous, Aboriginal, Native American, well-being, wellness, health, healing, and balance. A total of 39 articles were located. We further reduced this number for our analysis by 1) only retaining articles that explicitly discussed language and its connection to health and wellbeing, and 2) by further omitting articles that explored the relationship between culture and well-being more broadly with only brief mentions of language’s relationship as a cultural component. The final 16 articles included in this annotation therefore either discuss a direct connection between language, health and wellbeing or use language as a measure for cultural continuity and its connection to health and wellbeing.Item Gathering of minds: Innovative Indigenous adult language learning in Canada and the US(KW Media Productions, 2023) McIvor, OnowaItem NEȾOLṈEW̱ Research Clusters' Report(NEȾOLṈEW̱ “one mind, one people”, 2023-07) Benson, Nicki; Giffen, RobynThe NEȾOLṈEW̱ Research Clusters’ Report for July 2023, developed by Nicki Benson and Robyn Giffen, PhD Candidates & Research Coordinators, presents insights from the Advancing Proficiency and Assessment clusters established in October 2021. Partners engaged in discussions on language revitalization research topics, sharing knowledge, challenges, and successes. The report highlights the importance of creating culturally-relevant assessment tools, addressing motivational and emotional factors in assessment, and promoting self-directed learning in Indigenous language education. Through collaborative efforts and open dialogue, partners explored innovative approaches to advancing proficiency and enhancing assessment practices in Indigenous language learning.Item Lois, règlements et politiques concernant la revitalisation des langues autochtones au Canada et à l’échelle internationale(Assemblée des Premières Nations, 2021) McIvor, Onowa; Chew, Kari; Hemlock, Kanen’tó:konItem Legislation, regulations, and policies: Concerning the revitalization of Indigenous languages in Canada and internationally(Assembly of First Nations, 2022) McIvor, Onowa; Chew, Kari; Hemlock, Kanen’tó:konThe primary objective of this report is to compare federal, provincial and territorial legislation, regulations and policies concerning the revitalization of Indigenous (primarily First Nations) languages in Canada. The specific aims are to: 1) have the information “all in one place”, 2) draw comparisons amongst and between legislation, regulations and policies relating to Indigenous languages in Canada. The report focuses specifically on national, provincial and territorial legislation, regulations and policies and will serve as a backgrounder for advocacy towards: 1) the full implementation of the Indigenous Languages Act, and 2) provincial and territorial legislation, policies and regulations that affect or enhance the revitalization of Indigenous languages in those jurisdictions. In addition, legislation, regulations and policies held in certain foreign jurisdictions that affect or enhance the revitalization of Indigenous languages in those jurisdictions have been included to enrich the knowledge available for guiding policy and implementation practices in Canada.Item Learning In Relation. Creating Online Indigenous Language Courses: Introduction (Part 1/4)(2022-12-05) Chew, Kari A. B.; Child, S.; Sammons, O.; Souter, H.Through this video series, learn about creating online Indigenous language courses. Indigenous language revitalization and reclamation movements connect Indigenous Nations and organizations working to support the teaching and learning of ancestral languages. Many Indigenous language learning and teaching efforts focus on home, school, and community settings, but also important are virtual spaces. Through these short videos, we provide some information to help those who are considering creating online courses for their languages.Item Learning In Relation. Creating Online Indigenous Language Courses: Consider Different Platforms (Part 2/4)(2022-12-05) Chew, Kari A. B.; Child, S.; Sammons, O.; Souter, H.Through this video series, learn about creating online Indigenous language courses. Indigenous Peoples use language learning and teaching technologies, including online courses, to support language revitalization. To create an online course, Indigenous communities typically partner with a technology provider which creates courses on a particular platform. 7000 Languages is a nonprofit that works closely with Indigenous, minority, and refugee communities to create language courses. Since the creation of this video, 7000 Languages work has published new courses. It offers 54 courses in 28 different languages and is continuing to release new courses in partnership with Indigenous Nations and organizations.Item Learning in Relation. Creating Online Indigenous Language Courses: Benefits to the Community (Part 3/4)(2022-12-05) Chew, Kari A. B.; Child, S.; Sammons, O.; Souter, H.Through this video series, learn about creating online Indigenous language courses. Two examples featured in this video are the Hase’ Language Revitalization Society and Prairies to Woodlands Indigenous Language Revitalization Circle who each collaborated with 7000 Languages to create Kwak̓wala and Michif courses, respectively. While the courses share some similar features, they are also highly customized to meet the needs and goals of the community.