FNESC First Nations Languages Conference, July 16 and 17, 2015

Registration is now open for the FNESC First Nations Languages Conference, In the Spirit of Sharing, happening in Vancouver on July 16 and 17, 2015 at the Coast Plaza Hotel.  Held every two years, this conference brings together Elders, teachers, linguists, administrators and others to learn and share, in order to promote quality First Nations languages education in BC.

  

We are pleased that Jessie Little Doe Baird, project founder of the Wôpanâak Language Reclamation Project, will be our keynote speaker.  Jessie has been instrumental in the continued reclamation of the Wampanoag language and she is featured in a documentary that aired on PBS called, "We Still Live Here – Âs Nutayuneân.” 

Workshops

Haida Language Boot Camp: How to Host an Intensive Language Program

Getting Learners to Talk, Speak & Dialogue

Action-Based Story, Craft & Traditional Foods:  Immersion Techniques for Engaging New Adult Learners

Developing Usable Curriculum for the Classroom

Creating Quality Audio Recordings on a Budget

First Nations Languages Essential Learning Outcomes:  Moving to Implementation 

StoloShxweli.org and the Daily Halq’emeylem

Dah Dzahge Nodeside – Getting Our Talk Back:  Sharing our Journey of Tahltan Language Revitalization

Language Immersion in Practice and Play          

Implementing First Nations Language Curriculum Frameworks and Curricular Design

Coast Salish Woven Bag

Using CFR and Portfolio – an Alberta Example

Teaching JUMP Math in Ucwalmicts – Promoting Immersion Education           

Community Language Education Planning Workbook

(subject to change)           

Language Champions

Nominate an individual for one of the four BC First Nations Language Champion awards: Lifetime Achievement Award, School Education Award, Community Education Award, Youth Award (18-30 yrs).  One champion will be selected in each of the four categories and celebrated at a recognition event at the conference on July 17th.  See the information/nomination details on our event webpage. Nominations due May 28, 2015.

Registration

For online registration, registration guide and details, visit  http://www.fnesc.ca/languages-conference  Register early to avoid disappointment! (Note that this is not a FNESC reimbursable event.)  

Sincerely,

Jennifer White

Senior Communications Officer

First Nations Education Steering Committee #113 - 100 Park Royal South, West Vancouver, BC  V7T 1A2 T: 604-925-6087 ext. 105  F: 604-925-6097  1-877-422-3672 www.fnesc.ca    follow us @fnesc

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