The use of te reo Māori in picture books has been increasing since 1970. The relative space given to Māori and English reflects status changes of both languages.
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Cherokees across the US are working to revitalize their language.
The indigenous languages of Taiwan are struggling in the face of Chinese dominance. The answer to language revitalisation could lie in grassroots efforts rather than government legislation.
The revitalization of Indigenous languages is essential because language reflects philosophies that guide social, political, cultural and ecological relationships.
This National Indigenous Languages Day, let’s celebrate the community-led initiatives that focus on building capacity and sustainability for future generations.
Sgaawaay K'uuna (Edge of the Knife) is a feature film project that works to entertain audiences and revitalize language.
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Research Fellow, Auckland University of Technology
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Associate professor, McGill University
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Professor, Faculty of Education, University of Manitoba
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Executive Director, Supporting Indigenous Language Revitalization, Office of the Vice-Provost - Indigenous Programming and Research, University of Alberta
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Professor, University of British Columbia
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Cherokee Language Expert Translator, Western Carolina University
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Professor of Anthropology, Wake Forest University
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Professor in Children's Literature, University of Waikato