online language revitalization resources developed for indigenous people by indigenous people ...

Online language revitalization resources

developed for Indigenous People

by Indigenous People

www.FirstVoices.com

Working together to protect our languages for future generations.

British Columbia, Canada A rich linguistic heritage

Urgency required innovation

• The rich diversity of British Columbia’s languages required an innovative approach to help turn the tide of language loss.

• FPCF recognized that the FirstVoices concept could provide universal access to language documentation and teaching resources.

First Peoples’ Cultural Foundation

• In 2000, the non-profit society FPCF was incorporated to spearhead the a funding and development of solid initiatives for language and culture revitalization in B.C.

• In 2001, the FirstVoices concept was gifted to the foundation and became its primary language initiative.

FirstVoices Guiding Principles

• Culturally appropriate

• Community driven

• Child centered

• Cost effective

• Collaborative

• Creative

FirstVoices Resources

• Community Portal• Alphabet• Dictionary• Phrases• Stories• Songs• Games • Grammar• Punctuation• Teacher Resources

The FirstVoices Tool Kit

• At the core - a powerful online database • The FirstVoices team builds the tools• Indigenous communities use the tools to document their own languages using text, audio, video and pictures• Content provided to learners via media rich activities• Constantly evolving through technical advances and community input

FirstVoices Services

• Access to archive templates customized for each language

• Detailed on-site technical training, with illustrated user manuals

• Collaborative global partnerships

• Long-term support

Communities Benefits

• Community-built language resources

• Culturally appropriate

• Part of the global network of

Indigenous language activists

• Collaborative environment prompts

sharing of resources and expertise

• New developments benefit all users

immediately

Onsite Technical Training

CollectingEditing UploadingManaging

• Text • Audio• Pictures• Video

Community Portal

Alphabet

Dictionary

Phrase Collection

Language Games

Language Games

www.FirstVoicesKids.com

Interactive Audio Dictionaries

Fun Activities for Young Learners

Fun Activities for Young Learners

Fun Activities for Young Learners

Unicode Software Keyboards

ÁL:E E TIÁ. ĆX=ENÁṈ C?E SELÁLEW= LE L:TE.“Everything is rooted here. All the ways of our ancestors and past elders”.

SENĆOŦEN - Saanich, British Columbia, Canada

Dàdidi nenh kayʼ yàni EzhaG akùtʼe."Our heritage has grown roots into the earth since the olden times".

Tagish - Carcross, Yukon Territory, Canada

cJuʔičhšiʔaƛquu kJ ʷispiičiƛmaʔaał “It starts to snow when it is winter”.

cRišaaʔath - Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada

ᑭᑕᐢᑭᓇᐤ ᑳᓀᓱᐏᑌᐦᐃᓇᑿᐣ, ᑮᐢᐱᐣ ᐃᔨᐣᑐ ᐱᑭᐢᑵᐏᐣ ᐘᓂᑎᔭᐦᑭ “A country without its language is a country without a heart”.

Plains Cree, Maskwacis, Alberta, Canada

Indigenous Language Publishing

Strong Indigenous Leadership

FirstVoices Supporters

Contact

www.FirstVoices.com

First Peoples’ Cultural Foundation31 Bastion Square, Victoria

British Columbia V8W1J1Canada

E-mail: info@fpcf.caPhone 250 361 3456

Fax 250 361 3467

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