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    Aboriginal languages : a collection of talks and papers / by Verna J. Kirkness.

    • Title:Aboriginal languages : a collection of talks and papers / by Verna J. Kirkness.
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    • Author/Creator:Kirkness, Verna J.
    • Other Contributors/Collections:Xwi7xwa Collection
    • Published/Created:Vanvouver : V.J. Kirkness, ©1998.
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    • FNHL (Xwi7xwa) Subjects:Indigenous Peoples--Languages--Revitalization.
    • Library of Congress Subjects: Indigenous peoples--Canada--Languages.
      Mà„ori language.
    • Description:xvi, 150 p. ; 21 cm.
    • Local note:First Nations author.
    • Notes:Includes bibliographical references.
    • ISBN:0968356400
    • Contents:pt. 1. From the present
      1. Aboriginal languages : confusion and uncertainty continues
      2. Banking our Aboriginal languages
      3. Aboriginal languages : the dilemma of the sandwich generation
      4. Sharing through languages : pipe dream or reality?
      5. What RCAP (Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples) had to say about Aboriginal languages
      6. The Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples : keeping the dialogue going
      7. Is cultural autonomy a realistic goal for the survival of Aboriginal languages?
      8. How far will $20 go?
      9. "We must close our eyes so we can see further"
      pt. 2. From the past
      10. North American Indian languages
      11. Manitoba Native Bilingual Program
      12. Teaching Indian languages in Canada
      13. The power of language in determining success
      14. Aboriginal languages foundation : a mechanism for renewal
      pt. 3. For the future
      15. Maori language immersion model
      16. The Maori are leaders in language renewal
      17. The critical state of Aboriginal languages in Canada : a proactive response
      Epilogue.
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