Singing In Indigenous Languages: A Practical Guide For Educators
A MusiCounts & CBC Music Teaching Resource
Resource Overview
- Many educators already recognize the significance of bringing Indigenous languages into classrooms. It is an important job that holds the weight of bringing us all on a path towards reconciliation. At the same time, taking on this work comes with obstacles and uncertainty.
- This resource is created to empower educators in school and community contexts to bring Indigenous languages into existing courses and programs through singing. With practical activities, discussion prompts, and repertoire suggestions, this resource is designed to be a starting point for teachers, librarians, and community educators who wish to integrate Indigenous languages into music programs in a way that honours Indigenous ways of knowing and cultural practices in a respectful manner.
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This guide is created with intent to help educators recognize key considerations based on lived experiences. It is important to note that this information has been compiled by a team of Indigenous Knowledge Keepers from Cree and Mohawk background, thus will include examples and Knowledge from these two nations.
Acknowledgements
RESOURCE AUTHOR
- Kristi Talbot
RESOURCE ADVISOR
- Sherryl Sewepagaham
RESOURCE EDITOR
- Tara Schell