Indigenous Language Revitalization
In this program, you’ll learn how to lead a local language revitalization program. And you’ll learn to support instruction in the recovery and maintenance of Indigenous languages.
Find a career that fits you
- Explore your career options at an appointment with a career educator.
- Attend career development workshops as you search for work.
- Take part in the Career Clarity program to generate career ideas and plan your next steps.
Experience & connections
Opportunities in the Indigenous language revitalization program
- With the Co-op Program you can alternate study with paid work.
Opportunities outside your program
- With a work study position you can develop skills during your study term.
- Volunteering is a great way to give back to your community while you build skills.
Hands-on learning opportunities
These courses in the Indigenous language revitalization program offer extensive hands-on learning.
Course-based
IED 156 - Self-Directed Immersive Language Learning I
IED 256 - Self-Directed Immersive Language Learning II
IED 356 - Self-Directed Immersive Language Learning III
IED 456 - Self-Directed Immersive Language Learning IV
Take part in self-directed language activities (75-100 hours)
IED 250 - Indigenous Language Teaching Preparation Seminar
Prepare for your first language practicum
Field experience
EDCI 403 - Curriculum and Instruction in Elementary or Middle School Science
Spend time in schools to gain experience
EPHE 312 - Overview of Elementary or Middle School Physical Education
Practice teaching school children physical education
IED 158 - Indigenous Language Mentorship I
IED 258 - Indigenous Language Mentorship II
IED 358 - Indigenous Language Mentorship III
IED 458 - Indigenous Language Mentorship IV
(involves engagement with Indigenous communities)
Build oral fluency through mentorship with an Indigenous language speaker (75-100 hrs)
LING 183A - Documentation and Recording for Indigenous Language Reclamation
LING 183B - Advanced Methods for Indigenous Language Documentation
(involves engagement with Indigenous communities)
Do language preservation or revitalization research with Indigenous communities
LING 185 - Indigenous Language Revitalization Practicum
Learn about local language preservation and revitalization issues under the mentorship of an Elder or fluent speaker (70- or 140-hour work study)
Practicum
IED 251- Indigenous Language Teaching and Learning Practicum
Gain experience in Indigenous language learning and teaching (3 weeks)
ED-P 351 - Six-Week Practicum (Elementary Education)
Gain experience in Indigenous language learning and teaching (6 weeks)
ED-P 451 - Nine-Week Practicum (Elementary Education)
Gain experience in Indigenous language learning and teaching (8 weeks)
Professional and technical skill development
IED 475 - Immersion Language Teaching Methodologies
Learn about the theory and practice of Indigenous language teaching methods
IED 486 - Teaching Indigenous Arts in Elementary and Middle Schools
Explore principles, practice and methods of instruction
These courses are not always offered as described.