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Youth Language Video – The Phone Call – kitḥšiƛʔaƛ̓in

Overview This video provides real-life examples of conversational words in the Ehattesaht language. This video is the perfect introduction for any individual or family looking to incorporate Indigenous language into their everyday lives! Prepared By Ehattesaht First Nations Suggested Use & Distribution This video is perfect for educators, community members, and program leaders who want…

Witsuwit’en Language and Culture Society (WLCS) – Language Learning Tips

Download Resources Overview This resource provides learning tips, including common phrases, suggested activities, and advice for guiding your language learning. The principles can be applied to learning any language. Prepared By Witsuwit’en Language and Culture Society Office and Archive Additional Resources 10 Points for Successful Language Learning – First Peoples’ Cultural Council FirstVoices – Witsuwit’en…

First Nations Language Assessment Benchmarks (FNLAB)

Resources A Language Teacher’s Guide to Assessing First Nations Language Proficiency Overview The First Nations Language Assessment Benchmarks (FNLAB) provides assessment & milestone guidelines for assessing language proficiency in beginner, intermediate and advanced language speakers. Above is an appendix, the benchmarks, and the checklists for A Language Teacher’s Guide to Assessing First Nations Language Proficiency…

NEȾOLṈEW̱ Language Learning Assessment Tool

Download Resources Overview If you are an adult learner of an Indigenous language, the sheet below is a self-assessment tool to help you understand where you are at in your learning journey, and provide tips and resources for continued education.  Prepared By University of Victoria Languages Department & University of Victoria – Linguistics Department Suggested…

10 Points for Successful Language Learning – First Peoples Cultural Council

Download Resource 10 Points for Successful Language Learning Overview This PDF provides guiding questions and tips to help you in your language practice. By practicing alone or with others in your community, you’ll be able to immerse yourself in language and cultural practice that helps improve familiarity with your language.  Prepared By: FPCC Language Program…

Mentor Apprentice Program (MAP) Visual Model

Download Resource Overview This one-pager provides a visual guide to FPCC’s Mentor-Apprentice Program and includes information on time commitments, activities, and language assessment. Prepared By First Peoples’ Cultural Council Related Grant or Program Mentor-Apprentice Program/Mentor-Apprentice Program: Connections Additional Resources MAP Overview Video – First Peoples Cultural Council