FirstVoices
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Online language revitalization resources
developed for Indigenous People
by Indigenous People
www.FirstVoices.com
Working together to protect our languages for future generations.
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British Columbia, Canada A rich linguistic heritage
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Urgency required innovation
• The rich diversity of British Columbia’s languages required an innovative approach to help turn the tide of language loss.
• FPCF recognized that the FirstVoices concept could provide universal access to language documentation and teaching resources.
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First Peoples’ Cultural Foundation
• In 2000, the non-profit society FPCF was incorporated to spearhead the a funding and development of solid initiatives for language and culture revitalization in B.C.
• In 2001, the FirstVoices concept was gifted to the foundation and became its primary language initiative.
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FirstVoices Guiding Principles
• Culturally appropriate
• Community driven
• Child centered
• Cost effective
• Collaborative
• Creative
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FirstVoices Resources
• Community Portal• Alphabet• Dictionary• Phrases• Stories• Songs• Games • Grammar• Punctuation• Teacher Resources
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The FirstVoices Tool Kit
• At the core - a powerful online database • The FirstVoices team builds the tools• Indigenous communities use the tools to document their own languages using text, audio, video and pictures• Content provided to learners via media rich activities• Constantly evolving through technical advances and community input
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FirstVoices Services
• Access to archive templates customized for each language
• Detailed on-site technical training, with illustrated user manuals
• Collaborative global partnerships
• Long-term support
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Communities Benefits
• Community-built language resources
• Culturally appropriate
• Part of the global network of
Indigenous language activists
• Collaborative environment prompts
sharing of resources and expertise
• New developments benefit all users
immediately
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Onsite Technical Training
CollectingEditing UploadingManaging
• Text • Audio• Pictures• Video
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Community Portal
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Alphabet
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Dictionary
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Phrase Collection
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Language Games
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Language Games
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www.FirstVoicesKids.com
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Interactive Audio Dictionaries
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Fun Activities for Young Learners
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Fun Activities for Young Learners
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Fun Activities for Young Learners
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Unicode Software Keyboards
ÁL:E E TIÁ. ĆX=ENÁṈ C?E SELÁLEW= LE L:TE.“Everything is rooted here. All the ways of our ancestors and past elders”.
SENĆOŦEN - Saanich, British Columbia, Canada
Dàdidi nenh kayʼ yàni EzhaG akùtʼe."Our heritage has grown roots into the earth since the olden times".
Tagish - Carcross, Yukon Territory, Canada
cJuʔičhšiʔaƛquu kJ ʷispiičiƛmaʔaał “It starts to snow when it is winter”.
cRišaaʔath - Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada
ᑭᑕᐢᑭᓇᐤ ᑳᓀᓱᐏᑌᐦᐃᓇᑿᐣ, ᑮᐢᐱᐣ ᐃᔨᐣᑐ ᐱᑭᐢᑵᐏᐣ ᐘᓂᑎᔭᐦᑭ “A country without its language is a country without a heart”.
Plains Cree, Maskwacis, Alberta, Canada
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Indigenous Language Publishing
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Strong Indigenous Leadership
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FirstVoices Supporters
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Contact
www.FirstVoices.com
First Peoples’ Cultural Foundation31 Bastion Square, Victoria
British Columbia V8W1J1Canada
E-mail: [email protected] 250 361 3456
Fax 250 361 3467
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