CIRCA:First Voices

From CIRCA

First Voices Indigenous Language Revitalization

Concern Indigenous languages are at risk of becoming extinct Around the world, indigenous people were forbidden to speak their native languages under assimilation policies

First People’s Cultural Council Crown corporation in BC Mandate to revitalízate their languages, arts and cultures.

First Voices Timeline

Language Learning Dictionary apps Keyboards Language Lab

Heritage Over 60 communities archive their languages Living expression of identities Members retain ownership

Technical Support Open-source software Training in professional audio recording and archiving

Apps

Conclusion Database for communities to preserve their language Cultural heritage and living expression of identities is integral to the health of our Indigenous communities, and all the peoples at large. First Voices also gives a base for communities that have lost heir language to rebuild their histories.

References First Peoples' Cultural Council 2021 <https://fpcc.ca>, retrieved 15 October 2021 First Peoples’ Cultural Foundation 2021, FirstVoices <https://www.firstvoices.com/home>, retrieved 14 October 2021 Garcia, Isabella 2020, How Technology Helps Preserve Endangered Indigenous Languages, <https://www.yesmagazine.org/social-justice/2020/04/15/technology-indigenous-languages>, retrieved 15 October 2021 Korff, J 2021, Aboriginal language preservation & revival, <https://www.creativespirits.info/aboriginalculture/language/aboriginal-languagepreservation>, retrieved 15 October 2021