The University of Arizona College of Education, Department of Language, Reading and Culture, American Indian Studies Program, and Graduate College invite you to join us for……
The 20th Anniversary Year of the AMERICAN INDIAN LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE
One Voice, Many Voices: Recreating Indigenous Language Communities
The University of Arizona Tucson, Arizona
June 2-25, 1999
This year, the American Indian Language Development Institute (AILDI) celebrates two decades as a leading program in American Indian linguistics and Indian education. As we acknowledge this achievement, we also recognize that American Indian and Alaska Native languages are perishing at an alarming rate. This year, AILDI's theme is One Voice, Many Voices: Recreating Indigenous Language Communities. Reflecting this theme and in honor of AILDI's 20th anniversary, the Institute will host the 6th Annual Stabilizing Indigenous Languages Conference (SILC) scheduled for June 3-5. Both AILDI and SILC will focus on assisting indigenous communities to develop and expand the circle of native language speakers, highlighting strategies and approaches for recreating and strengthening ties between speakers in the contexts of community, home, and school. AILDI features three and-a-half weeks of intensive study in American Indian linguistics, bilingual-bicultural education, and culture-based curriculum development, followed by local projects implemented in participants' home and communities. Offering six graduate or undergraduate credit hours, AILDI brings together linguists, tribal elders, bilingual/ESL specialists, teachers, aides, parents and school administrators in an integrated learning experience. All courses lead toward regular degree programs and bilingual and ESL endorsements. Note: As part of this coursework, all AILDI participants will also participate in SILC at a reduced conference registration rate.
The 1999 AILDI is made possible by funding through the College of Education, Office of the Dean and the Department of Language, Reading and Culture; American Indian Studies Program; Graduate College; Office of the Provost; Office of Undergraduate Education; Office of Summer Session/Extended University; and the Lannan Foundation.
New this year... AILDI hosts the 6th Annual STABILIZING INDIGENOUS LANGUAGES CONFERENCE June 3-5, 1999
GUEST SPEAKERS
- Ramson Lomatewama, Hopi,
- Poet/Writer
- Dr. Laura Tohe, Navajo,
- Poet/Writer
- Rex Jim, Navajo,
- Poet/Writer
- Dr. Wayne Holm,
- Linguist/Bilingual Educator
- Irene Silentman, Navajo,
- Linguist/Bilingual Educator
- Laura Wallace, Navajo,
- Bilingual Educator
- Danny Lopez, Tohono O'odham,
- Storyteller/Educator
FACULTY
- Dr. Ofelia Zepeda, Tohono O'odham,
- AILDI Codirector & Associate Professor, Linguistics/American Indian Studies, The University of Arizona
- Dr. Teresa McCarty,
- AILDI Codirector & Associate Professor, Language, Reading and Culture/American Indian Studies, The University of Arizona
- Dr. David Betts,
- Adjunct Faculty, Language, Reading and Culture, The University of Arizona
- Dr. Mary Carol Combs,
- Adjunct Faculty, Language, Reading & Culture, The University of Arizona
- Dr. Ken Hale,
- Professor, Linguistics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Sheilah Nicholas, Hopi,
- Doctoral Student, American Indian Studies, The University of Arizona
- Emorv Sekaquaptewa, Hopi,
- Research Anthropology, Bureau of Applied Research in Anthropology, The University of Arizona
- Lucille Watahomigie, Hualapai,
- Director, Peach Springs Bilingual Academic Excellence Program
- Dr. Mary Willie, Navajo,
- Assistant Professor, Linguistics/American Indian Studies, The University of Arizona
- Dr. Akira Yamamoto,
- Professor, Linguistics/Anthropology, University of Kansas
1999 SUMMER COURSE TOPICS
- Recreating Indigenous Language Communities
- American Indian Literature and Writers of the Southwest
- Learning Language Structure Through Activities and Games
- Bilingual Curriculum Development
- Linguistics for Native American Communities
- Educating the Culturally Diverse
- Computer Applications for Language Teachers
- Strategies and Approaches for Reversing Language Shift