Creating a Digital Learning Space for Indigenous Language Revitalization

FAIN: AH-274329-20

University of Oregon (Eugene, OR 97403-5219)
Janne L Underriner (Project Director: May 2020 to present)

Continued employment of indigenous language revitalization experts to develop online courses.

Due to COVID 19, The Northwest Indian Language Institute’s (NILI) annual Summer Institute (SI) for Indigenous language teachers and learners at the University of Oregon was cancelled, eliminating FTE for humanities faculty and ending the 22-year run of an educational program designed to boost language revitalization. SI typically hosts 50+ participants from around the nation and staffs 12-15 university and tribal faculty. The event is adapting by moving online. Building on our prior experiences in online education and years of delivering effective face-to-face training, NILI will create quality, online learning experiences for endangered language practitioners, and in so doing maintain a unique aspect of the linguistic and cultural heritage of America. We will form a team of university and tribal faculty to adapt 6-8 existing courses and develop 3-4 new courses to complete a full range of offerings that can be delivered as year-round courses and in conjunction with Summer Institutes.

Media Coverage

NW Indian Language Institute Grant will aid Online Courses (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Anna Glavash
Publication: Around the O
Date: 7/20/1994
Abstract: University of Oregon’s weekly newsletter “Around the O” highlighting the project
URL: https://around.uoregon.edu/content/nw-indian-language-institute-grant-will-aid-online-courses

Associated Products

Recalibrating Relationships (Conference Paper/Presentation)
Title: Recalibrating Relationships
Author: Joana Jansen
Author: Robert Elliott
Author: Janne Underriner
Author: Marnie Atkins
Author: Judith Fernendes
Author: Keegan Livermore
Author: Brittany Parham
Abstract: While change can be disruptive, it provides an opportunity to re-envision our work. This presentation describes how our university institute evolved during CoVid 19 by re-calibrating the roles of University and Community partners, and is aimed towards those hosting online events and/or intending to change the dynamics of partnerships.
Date: 03/06/2021
Primary URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvW0p9GCnRw&list=PLTip382WwySK7FMxr_c19Kiw6VHxhcGNC&index=76
Primary URL Description: Conference Video
Conference Name: 7th International Conference of Language Documentation and Conservation

Building Community Through Digital Programming (Conference Paper/Presentation)
Title: Building Community Through Digital Programming
Author: Robert Elliott
Author: Joana Jansen
Abstract: NA
Date: 11/24/21
Primary URL: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1dREDttMyPDo42FGLQZ3612uJDINZ-7j8KLpCY6q6V9g/edit?usp=sharing
Primary URL Description: Powerpoint presentation given to the 2021 National Humanities Conference about the Northwest Indian Language Institute’s Summer Institute and LRLS (Language Revitalization Learning Series).
Conference Name: National Humanities Conference Pittsburg

NILI Summer Institute 2020 (Web Resource)
Title: NILI Summer Institute 2020
Author: Robert Elliott
Abstract: NA
Year: 2020
Primary URL: https://nili.uoregon.edu/summer-institute/summer-institute-2020/
Primary URL Description: Post institute archiving of videos and discussions for 2020 LRLS hosted on the NILI website as permanent resource (Language Revitalization Learning Series)

NILI Summer Institute 2020 Register Today (Blog Post)
Title: NILI Summer Institute 2020 Register Today
Author: Robert Elliott
Abstract: NA
Date: 05/01/2020
Primary URL: http://https://cpb-us-e1.wpmucdn.com/blogs.uoregon.edu/dist/8/15685/files/2020/05/Save-the-Date-3.png
Primary URL Description: 6a and 6b. Website announcements promoting and giving information about registering for 2020 LRLS (Language Revitalization Learning Series)

NILI Summer Institute - 2020 LRLS (Language Revitalization Learning Series) (Film/TV/Video Broadcast or Recording)
Title: NILI Summer Institute - 2020 LRLS (Language Revitalization Learning Series)
Writer: Robert Elliott
Director: Robert Elliott
Producer: Keegan Livermore
Abstract: NA
Year: 2020
Primary URL: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeeKgxOY60qbCTKyJc3MdfzEgi3Ci3-1P
Primary URL Description: NILI’s LRLS YouTube Channel containing 10 videos of presentations plus 3 welcoming and closing videos given at 2021 LRLS (Language Revitalization Learning Series).
Format: Video

NILI SI 2021 LRLS (Web Resource)
Title: NILI SI 2021 LRLS
Author: Robert Elliott
Abstract: NA
Year: 2021
Primary URL: http://nili.uoregon.edu/summer-institute/summer-institute-2021/
Primary URL Description: Website announcements promoting and giving information about registering for 2021 LRLS (Language Revitalization Learning Series)

Philosophy and Overview Statement for LRLS (Language Revitalization Learning Series) (Course or Curricular Material)
Title: Philosophy and Overview Statement for LRLS (Language Revitalization Learning Series)
Author: Adrianna Tubby
Author: Pyuwa Bommelyn
Author: Marnie Atkins
Author: Kristen Parr
Author: Rose Miller
Author: Jeffery Mercier
Author: Ruby Tuttle
Author: Merle Kirk
Abstract: NA
Year: 2021
Primary URL: https://uoregon-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/jfern_uoregon_edu/EUKqcwdSr1JHmKhM5Lze9aUBLI-otPDLEvt3lqCM2rrYcg?e=Wu36GY
Primary URL Description: Philosophy and Overview Statement for LRLS (Language Revitalization Learning Series) developed during planning stage with SMEs used to guide development and working procedures for project.
Audience: Other

Syllabus Screenshots of Piloted Course (Course or Curricular Material)
Title: Syllabus Screenshots of Piloted Course
Author: Judith Fernandes
Abstract: NA
Year: 2021
Primary URL: https://uoregon-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/jfern_uoregon_edu/EfSmC4aQiotGtPA1We9-Sj0B_TGPS90fTRmPF0dk8k70UQ?e=O8y1ar
Primary URL Description: Screenshots of piloted course hosted in open Canvas “Using Storybooks and Stories to Teach Indigenous Languages”
Audience: Other

Syllabus for” Teaching Your Languages Online class” (Course or Curricular Material)
Title: Syllabus for” Teaching Your Languages Online class”
Author: Judith Fernandes
Abstract: NA
Year: 2021
Primary URL: https://uoregon-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/jfern_uoregon_edu/Eb4Lt3CzEYJJv86c12hnPO0BfzCRD0-IssegNfIYmr_uCQ?e=YKjau2
Primary URL Description: Syllabus for” Teaching Your Languages Online class” developed in planning stage
Audience: Other

Planning document for “Teaching Your Languages Online” (Course or Curricular Material)
Title: Planning document for “Teaching Your Languages Online”
Author: Judith Fernandes
Abstract: NA
Year: 2021
Primary URL: https://uoregon-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/jfern_uoregon_edu/EdLnpjeKkY1NiGpOOrFkh_kBoVSTWhNxQZZEI6BEQcBvEA?e=gUjyfe
Primary URL Description: Planning document for “Teaching Your Languages Online” developed with SMEs in planning stage
Audience: Other

LRLS Brief 2020 (Report)
Title: LRLS Brief 2020
Author: Robert Elliott
Author: Joana Jansen
Author: Janne Underriner
Author: Brittany Parham
Abstract: NA
Date: 9/30/2020
Primary URL: Internal University of Oregon Brief on Online Language Revitalization Learning Series, June 2020
Primary URL Description: Internal University of Oregon Brief on Online Language Revitalization Learning Series, June 2020

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