Language

Recognizing the Diversity of B.C.’s First Nations Languages, February 2018

Download Resources Overview This report outlines the unique diversity of First Nations languages throughout BC. This document breaks down why this diversity is important, threats to language diversity, and strategies for supporting language diversity across the province. Prepared By S. Gessner, T. Herbert & A. Parker for FPCC Suggested Use & Distribution This report is…

The Report on the Status of B.C. First Nations Languages 2018

Download Resources Overview Linked above both a Fact Sheet as well as a complete report on the FPCC’s 2018 Language Report. The report and the fact sheet highlight the current state of First Nations languages in BC, as well as the work that is being done to revitalize and maintain language throughout the province.  Prepared…

A Global Perspective on Costing Indigenous Language Revitalization, Sept. 2018

Download Resource Overview This report shares research on levels of state investment in Indigenous languages across the globe. It examines key factors in the varying levels of investment and compares  the contributions of other countries with the resources being provided for Indigenous Language Revitalization in Canada. It also compares the resources made available for additional…

Costing Models for Language Maintenance, Revitalization, and Reclamation in Canada, May 2018

Download Resource Overview This report provides detailed information on the costs associated with language maintenance, revitalization and reclamation depending on a community’s current language vitality. It provides three different scenarios, each with a 15-year cost outline for the language revitalization strategies and activities that would be needed in a community to reach a point of…

FPCC Indigenous Language Legislation Engagement Sessions Community Report, July 2017

Download Resource Overview This report is an overview of the engagement sessions hosted by FPCC in 2017 to inform community members about the proposed national Indigenous language legislation, as well as present a legislation framework and receive feedback f. This report includes highlights from each of these sessions and an overview of the framework presented. …

Indigenous Languages Recognition, Preservation and Revitalization: A Report on the National Dialogue Session on Indigenous Languages, 2016 (English & French)

Download Resource FPCC_National_Dialogue_Session_Report_French_Final Overview These reports provide an overview of the dialogue & findings from the National Dialogue Session on Indigenous Languages hosted in Victoria, B.C. in June of 2016. Reports have been prepared in both English & French. Prepared By Valerie Galley, MA, Suzanne Gessner, PhD, Tracey Herbert, BA, Karihwakeron Tim Thompson, Indigenous Educator,…