Gathering of Minds: Innovative Indigenous Language Learning in Canada and the U.S. 

This video is an outcome of the event “Exploring Innovative and Successful Adult Language Learning Methods in Canadian and US Indigenous Communities” held February 18-22, 2020 at the University of Victoria, on Songhees, Esquimalt, and W̱SÁNEĆ territories.  

It highlights discussions by leading scholars and practitioners in Indigenous language revitalization, focusing on supporting Indigenous adults in becoming new speakers of their languages. 

McIvor, O. (Director). (2023). Gathering of minds: Innovative Indigenous adult language learning in Canada and the US [Video]. KW Media Productions.

https://hdl.handle.net/1828/16469

For more information about adult Indigenous language methods and programs represented at the gathering, visit:

• Accelerated Second Language Acquisition (ASLA)
• Advocates for Indigenous California Language Survival
• Cherokee Master-Apprentice Program
• Kahnawà:ke Education Centre
• Kwi Awt Stelmexw
• Myaamia Center
• Root-Word Method & Onkwawen:na Kentyohkwa
• Salish Fluency Transfer System and Curriculum
• W̱SÁNEĆ School Board
• Where are Your Keys?

If you are seeking training to support your language revitalization work, visit:

• American Indian Language Development Institute (AILDI)
• Canadian Indigenous Languages and Literacy Development Institute (CILLDI)
• Indigenous Language Institute (ILI)
• Northwest Indian Language Institute (NILI)
• University of Victoria’s Department of Indigenous Education