Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada will present a map on the floor of Asian Studies Auditorium. This map shows the locations of Indigenous communities, residential schools, reserves and more. Rather than political borders, Canada is broken up into Indigenous language groups. This resource will assist you in understanding the past, present and future of Indigenous Peoples in Canada.
FirstVoices: “Building connections with Indigenous languages using FirstVoices”
FirstVoices is an internationally recognized online Indigenous language resource that encourages communities to document their language for future generations. Developed by the First Peoples’ Cultural Council (FPCC) in collaboration with Indigenous communities, FirstVoices contains a suite of web-based tools and services designed to support language archiving, language teaching and culture revitalization. With over 85 language sites on the platform, many of which are accessible for public learning, FirstVoices also provides an opportunity to build linguistic knowledge and bridge connections with Indigenous language communities. Using language technology like FirstVoices, as well as other FPCC tools like the First Peoples’ Map of B.C., we can advance our understanding of the languages spoken around the province, and increase advocacy for Indigenous peoples’ right to live and speak their languages.
