Tsúūt’ínà Gūnáhà úwà Naahínànísha: Post-secondary program proposal for Tsúūt’ínà Nation
| dc.contributor.author | Crane-Starlight, Janelle | |
| dc.contributor.supervisor | Czaykowska-Higgins, Ewa | |
| dc.contributor.supervisor | Daniels, Belinda | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-05-22T17:22:50Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-05-22T17:22:50Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2026 | |
| dc.degree.department | Department of Indigenous Education | |
| dc.degree.level | Master of Education MEd | |
| dc.description.abstract | This paper presents the development of the Tsúūt’ínà Gūnáhà úwà Naahínànísha Post-Secondary Program, a groundbreaking initiative designed to revitalize and sustain the Tsúūt’ínà language and culture through a comprehensive, accredited certificate program within the Tsúūt’ínà Nation. Grounded in Indigenous research methodologies and guided by the wisdom of Elders, community engagement, and personal lived experience, this project addresses the urgent need for culturally responsive language education at the adult and post-secondary levels. Through critical review of a research bundle, comparative witnessing, and relational research practices, the program framework prioritizes community-based curriculum, holistic learning outcomes, and the integration of traditional knowledge systems. The research explores effective methods for adult language acquisition, assesses the impact of higher education partnerships, and identifies strategies for supporting proficient Tsúūt’ínà speakers and future instructors. Research underscores the centrality of language in cultural identity, the necessity of community-driven approaches, and the transformative power of Indigenous-led education. This work contributes valuable insights for Indigenous language revitalization efforts, offering a model for other Nations seeking to reclaim and strengthen their languages and ways of life through post-secondary education. | |
| dc.description.scholarlevel | Graduate | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/1828/23933 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.subject | Tsúūt’ínà language | |
| dc.subject | Tsúūt’ínà culture | |
| dc.subject | Indigenous research methodologies | |
| dc.subject | Elders' wisdom | |
| dc.subject | community engagement | |
| dc.subject | culturally responsive | |
| dc.subject | language education | |
| dc.subject | holistic learning | |
| dc.subject | traditional knowledge systems | |
| dc.title | Tsúūt’ínà Gūnáhà úwà Naahínànísha: Post-secondary program proposal for Tsúūt’ínà Nation | |
| dc.type | project |