{"id":112,"date":"2024-05-28T16:53:11","date_gmt":"2024-05-28T20:53:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/indigenousdigitalliteracies\/chapter\/cultural-preservation-education-connection\/"},"modified":"2024-07-29T13:42:15","modified_gmt":"2024-07-29T17:42:15","slug":"cultural-preservation-education-connection","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/indigenousdigitalliteracies\/chapter\/cultural-preservation-education-connection\/","title":{"raw":"Technology as a Tool for Indigenous Cultural Preservation, Education, and Connection","rendered":"Technology as a Tool for Indigenous Cultural Preservation, Education, and Connection"},"content":{"raw":"

Preserving Indigenous languages, stories, and histories<\/h1>\n
\"Technology can be a tool to assist with language revitalization, helping Indigenous language teachers reach a broader audience.\n\n\"Due to colonization and imperialism, Indigenous languages continue to be threatened and endangered.\"\n\n\u2014Meighan-Chiblow, 2021<\/blockquote>\n
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Learner notes<\/p>\n\n<\/header>\n

Source and recommended reading: Decolonizing the digital landscape: the role of technology in Indigenous language revitalization - Paul J Meighan, 2021<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\nThe National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is collaborating with Indigenous language experts, instructors, and Nations to work on speech- and text\u2011based technologies. This work will contribute greatly to the revitalization and future of Indigenous languages.\n
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Learner notes<\/p>\n\n<\/header>\n

Source and recommended reading: Fact sheet: Indigenous languages technology project - National Research Council Canada<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\nThe Indigenous Languages Technology project at NRC Canada: An empowerment-oriented approach to developing language software [PDF]<\/a> describes a three-year project at the National Research Council of Canada aimed at developing software to assist Indigenous communities in their efforts to preserve their languages and extend their use.\n

Increasing access to Indigenous Elders, role models, and learning<\/h1>\n
\"To truly understand, learn about, and work towards truth and reconciliation, it\u2019s essential to introduce Indigenous education in a way that is accessible; technology provides that ability. The implementation of Indigenous-focused coursework provides a critical opportunity for educators.\"\n\n\u2014Robert Lewis, 2023<\/blockquote>\n
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Learner notes<\/p>\n\n<\/header>\n

Quote source and recommended reading: Technology Helps Unlock Indigenous Learning in B.C. Classrooms - Techcouver.com<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\"Efforts are being made around the world to give Indigenous Peoples a voice, to empower them to share their wisdom and stories and to ensure First Nations are involved in building our digital futures. The marginalization from dominant economic, political and legal systems many Indigenous peoples face mean our world views are routinely overlooked by modern society, but it doesn\u2019t have to be this way.\"\n\n\u2014Cited from Indigenous peoples teach the world First Nations wisdom through technology<\/a><\/blockquote>","rendered":"

Preserving Indigenous languages, stories, and histories<\/h1>\n

“Technology can be a tool to assist with language revitalization, helping Indigenous language teachers reach a broader audience.<\/p>\n

“Due to colonization and imperialism, Indigenous languages continue to be threatened and endangered.”<\/p>\n

\u2014Meighan-Chiblow, 2021<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Learner notes<\/p>\n<\/header>\n

Source and recommended reading: Decolonizing the digital landscape: the role of technology in Indigenous language revitalization – Paul J Meighan, 2021<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is collaborating with Indigenous language experts, instructors, and Nations to work on speech- and text\u2011based technologies. This work will contribute greatly to the revitalization and future of Indigenous languages.<\/p>\n

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Learner notes<\/p>\n<\/header>\n

Source and recommended reading: Fact sheet: Indigenous languages technology project – National Research Council Canada<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

The Indigenous Languages Technology project at NRC Canada: An empowerment-oriented approach to developing language software [PDF]<\/a> describes a three-year project at the National Research Council of Canada aimed at developing software to assist Indigenous communities in their efforts to preserve their languages and extend their use.<\/p>\n

Increasing access to Indigenous Elders, role models, and learning<\/h1>\n

“To truly understand, learn about, and work towards truth and reconciliation, it\u2019s essential to introduce Indigenous education in a way that is accessible; technology provides that ability. The implementation of Indigenous-focused coursework provides a critical opportunity for educators.”<\/p>\n

\u2014Robert Lewis, 2023<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Learner notes<\/p>\n<\/header>\n

Quote source and recommended reading: Technology Helps Unlock Indigenous Learning in B.C. Classrooms – Techcouver.com<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

“Efforts are being made around the world to give Indigenous Peoples a voice, to empower them to share their wisdom and stories and to ensure First Nations are involved in building our digital futures. The marginalization from dominant economic, political and legal systems many Indigenous peoples face mean our world views are routinely overlooked by modern society, but it doesn\u2019t have to be this way.”<\/p>\n

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