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University of Victoria participants:
DR. Ewa Czaykowska-Higgins (PI and Director)
Dr. Tom Hukari,
Dr. Suzanne Urbanczyk
Partners:
University of Victoria
Hul’q’umi’num’ Treaty Group
Saanich Native Heritage Society
First Peoples’ Cultural Foundation
First Peoples’ Heritage, Language and Culture Council
SSHRCC Research Grant
OBJECTIVES
The purpose of the Salish Languages CURA is to:
- Do research to facilitate the revitalization of the two Salish languages spoken on southern Vancouver Island, SENCOTEN and Hul’q’umi’num’.
- research on the languages that is directly relevant to language learning and teaching
- research on the process of language revitalization
- research on the best methods for teaching and learning the two languages, including how best to use media such as computers, story-telling, etc.
- Facilitate the development of resources, materials and programs needed to take a large coordinated step toward the revitalization of SENCOTEN and Hul’q’umi’num’.
- train HTG and SNHS members in methods of research and teaching/learning which are related to the language revitalization process.
ACTIVITIES TO DATE
At present the CURA partners are involved in intense consultations associated with the preparation of a work plan (Milestone Report) for the CURA as well as with establishing Terms of Reference for the various committees contributing to the CURA management structure and beginning the search for a Project Coordinator.