Anishinaabemowin Teacher Perspectives of Indigenous Language Instruction in Nogojiwanong Public Schools

Abstract

This thesis explores the importance of Indigenous languages and their revitalization, as well as the roles and responsibilities of schools through the perspective of Anishinaabemowin public school teachers in the Nogojiwanong, Peterborough ON, area. Three teachers were interviewed and have shared valuable insight into how they became teachers, how the language is taught in their schools, and the challenges associated with teaching these classes in these settings, as well as who should be learning and how these languages will bring us forward. From this information, recommendations for schools, school boards, and policy makers are included to better support instructors and students.

Author Keywords: Anishinaabemowin, Indigenous, Indigenous Languages, Language Revitalization, Public Schools, Schools

    Item Description
    Type
    Contributors
    Creator (cre): O'Bonsawin, Dominique
    Thesis advisor (ths): Lacombe, Michele
    Degree committee member (dgc): Miron, Janet
    Degree committee member (dgc): Macdougall, Brenda
    Degree granting institution (dgg): Trent University
    Date Issued
    2022
    Date (Unspecified)
    2022
    Place Published
    Peterborough, ON
    Language
    Extent
    89 pages
    Rights
    Copyright is held by the author, with all rights reserved, unless otherwise noted.
    Subject (Topical)
    Local Identifier
    TC-OPET-10943
    Publisher
    Trent University
    Degree