TWENTY-FIFTH ANNUAL CILLDI SUMMER SCHOOL The University of Alberta is thrilled to present the 25th annual Summer School of the Canadian Indigenous Languages and Literacy Development Institute. This year, we…
Speaking
Click on the following link to watch inspiring language champions speak about their journey in Indigenous Language Revitalization https://silr.ca/2023-silr-gathering/
Semi-retired teacher Mary Cardinal Collins helped develop Cree language curriculum through the Western and Northern Canadian Protocol (WNCP) — a common curriculum framework developed in collaboration of provinces and territories.…
As Vice-Provost of Indigenous Programming and Research at the University of Alberta, Dr. Florence Glanfield believes that non-Indigenous universities can contribute to community-led Indigenous language revitalization efforts by offering credentials…
The Young Indigenous Women’s Circle of Leadership program is focused on developing young Indigenous womens’ self-worth, pride and respect of self and others through the learning of cultural values using Indigenous languages.
Audience Indigenous Teens and Young Adult Learners who are beginning to engage with their language.
The Intensive Adult Language Immersion project is designed to be community-led and lead to new and improved language proficiency among Indigenous young adults.
Audience Adult Learners who want additional student supports and language growth.
First Peoples’ House is a student service centre for First Nations, Métis and Inuit students at the University of Alberta. The centre is the heart of the Indigenous student community on campus. First Peoples’ House offers programs and services to help students achieve academic success and personal growth. New language resources and tutoring is now available.
Audience Adult Learners who want additional student supports and language growth.
Braiding Stories to Live By is focused on co-creating Indigenous young women gatherings unique to each community we work with. These five-day gatherings are held in the summer with seasonal call back sessions and create space for young Indigenous women to come together with multiple generations of Indigenous women to create a beautiful circle of intergenerational knowledge. Our future dreams include inviting High School Students (for credit) and Indigenous Preservice Teachers (as part of their program) to join us in this creative collaboration.
Audience Indigenous Young Women who are interested in gathering to learn how Indigenous women's wisdom can be braided with contemporary wellness practices to honour and care for their whole being., Indigenous Community Women who are interested in created safe spaces for the next generations to gather and continue to learn about Indigenous women's wisdom and wellness.