Facilitators: Heather Nicol, Trent University, Canada; Pigga Keskitalo, University of Lapland

Confirmed Panelists:

Dr. Ilona Kivinen, University of Helsinki, Dr. Madoka Hammine Meio University, Japan, Docent, Dr. Erika from University of Lapland, Dr. Inker-Anni Linkola-Aikio, University of Lapland, Professor David Newhouse, Trent University, Canada and Cindy Gaudet, University of Alberta, Canada

Abstract

This workshop is designed to discuss the challenges and opportunities of educators attempting to build resilient language and cultural programs in education. We explore how education is not only about pedagogy but also about politics. Who gets to determine what is taught and how? What has succeeded, where are the challenges and why is Indigenous language education important. While there is considerable literature dealing with other movements towards autonomy, independence, separatism and self-determination within European, South and North American states, less is known about the perspective of Indigenous communities and nations engaged in cultural and linguistic survival and revival. A related question is how such processes can lead to new forms of Indigenous governance and territorial control.

This is a collaboration between HEI-Sami and Lincosy and Study+ projects at the University of Lapland.

Program

1-2 pm: Panel Discussion

Dr. Ilona Kivinen, University of Helsinki, Dr. Madoka Hammine Meio University, Japan, Docent, Dr. Erika from University of Lapland, Dr. Inker-Anni Linkola-Aikio, University of Lapland, Professor David Newhouse, Trent University, Canada and Cindy Gaudet, University of Alberta, Canada. If you would like to join the panel, please contact heathernicol(at)trentu.ca.

2-2:20 pm: Break-out Session

Participants will have an opportunity to join break-out rooms for discussion andto raise questions for the panelists

2:20-3 pm: Roundtable Discussion

Panelists respond to questions raised in the Breakout Session

Zoom Link:

Trent University is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Thematic Network Roundtable Event

Time: Nov 15, 2023 08:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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