Revitalization of Native American Languages

FAIN: ZZ-258560-17

First Nations Development Institute (Longmont, CO 80501-1101)
Raymond Foxworth (Project Director: May 2017 to present)

Native-led organizations and programs to foster Native language retention, reclamation, acquisition, revitalization, and immersion.

The cooperative agreement will set up a partnership between the NEH and First Nations Development Institute to provide structured re-grant funding to tribes and Native American-led nonprofit organizations, including educational institutions. Eligible projects will have either existing language immersion programs or will be poised to scale up current language programs to the immersion model. Twelve subgrantees will receive ca. $90,000 for twelve months during each of the project’s three years to support curriculum development, technology access associated with language, growing the pool of language teachers, and more. Individual projects may receive more than one year of funding. In addition to financial support, First Nations Development Institute plans to convene subgrantees, other language immersion experts, and stakeholders to share best practices, network, and begin to form a community of practice with Native communities at the center of language revitalization.

Associated Products

NEH Pledges $2.1 Million to Revitalize Endangered Languages (Article)
Title: NEH Pledges $2.1 Million to Revitalize Endangered Languages
Author: Randy Blauvelt
Abstract: Newsletter story announcing the grant from NEH to First Nations Development Institute (based on a national press release).
Year: 2017
Primary URL: http://indiangiver.firstnations.org/nl170910-06/
Primary URL Description: NEH Pledges $2.1 Million to Revitalize Endangered Languages
Access Model: Open access
Format: Other
Periodical Title: First Nations Development Institute's "Indian Giver" Newsletter
Publisher: First Nations Development Institute

Foundations Aim to Help Revitalize Languages (Article)
Title: Foundations Aim to Help Revitalize Languages
Author: Randy Blauvelt
Abstract: Article in the First Nations Development Institute's newsletter announcing additional funders for the NEH grant.
Year: 2017
Primary URL: http://indiangiver.firstnations.org/nl171112-08/
Primary URL Description: Newsletter article about the additional funders who are supporting the NEH grant.
Access Model: Open access
Format: Other
Periodical Title: First Nations Development Institute's "Indian Giver" newsletter
Publisher: First Nations Development Institute

Grantees Announced for Native Language Initiative (Article)
Title: Grantees Announced for Native Language Initiative
Author: Randy Blauvelt
Abstract: Announcement of grantees under the NEH grant (based on a national press release).
Year: 2018
Primary URL: http://indiangiver.firstnations.org/nl180708-10/
Primary URL Description: Newsletter article about First Nations Development Institute's grantees under the NEH grant.
Access Model: Open access
Format: Other
Periodical Title: First Nations Development Institute's "Indian Giver" newsletter
Publisher: First Nations Development Institute

Salish School Builds Opportunities for Language Interaction & Transmission (Article)
Title: Salish School Builds Opportunities for Language Interaction & Transmission
Author: Sarah Hernandez
Abstract: Newsletter story featuring NEH grantee the Salish School of Spokane.
Year: 2019
Primary URL: http://indiangiver.firstnations.org/nl190304-08/
Primary URL Description: Newsletter story about NEH grantee the Salish School of Spokane.
Access Model: Open access
Format: Other
Periodical Title: First Nations Development Institute's "Indian Giver" newsletter
Publisher: First Nations Development Institute

Beating the Clock to Keep the Yuchi Language Alive (Article)
Title: Beating the Clock to Keep the Yuchi Language Alive
Author: Amy Jakober
Abstract: Newsletter article about the Yuchi language revitalization effort.
Year: 2019
Primary URL: http://indiangiver.firstnations.org/nl190708-01/
Primary URL Description: Newsletter article about the Yuchi language revitalization effort.
Access Model: Open access
Format: Other
Periodical Title: First Nations Development Institute's "Indian Giver" newsletter
Publisher: First Nations Development Institute

Native Language Immersion Initiative: These are our Stories (Report)
Title: Native Language Immersion Initiative: These are our Stories
Author: First Nations Development Institute
Abstract: Report on Years One and Two Outcomes of the Native Language Immersion Initiative project.
Date: 10/01/2019
Primary URL: https://www.firstnations.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/NLII-report-Oct-2019-for-web.pdf
Primary URL Description: PDF Version of "Native Language Immersion Initiative: These are our Stories".
Access Model: Open Access

Over $1 Million in Grants Awarded in Third Year of Native Language Immersion Initiative (Article)
Title: Over $1 Million in Grants Awarded in Third Year of Native Language Immersion Initiative
Author: Jennifer Churchill
Abstract: Announcement of Year 3 Native Language Immersion Initiative grantees
Year: 2020
Primary URL: http://org2.salsalabs.com/o/5855/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1434053&_ga=2.132590286.1548285815.1588766722-1374733546.1588098366
Primary URL Description: Press release
Access Model: OPen Access
Format: Other
Publisher: First Nations Development Institute

Ready for a New Decade: Investing in Native Language Immersion (Report)
Title: Ready for a New Decade: Investing in Native Language Immersion
Author: Teresa Peterson
Abstract: First Nations provides this report to share the impact of the Native Language Immersion Initiative (NLII) and to present findings and lessons learned from four years of targeted investments in Native language immersion programs. More importantly, this report serves as an opportunity to elevate the good work being accomplished in Native language revitalization.
Date: 11/01/2021
Primary URL: http://www.firstnations.org/knowledge-center/
Primary URL Description: First Nations Development Institute Knowledge Center
Secondary URL: http://www.firstnations.org
Secondary URL Description: First Nations Development Institute
Access Model: Open access

Ready for a New Decade: Investing in Native Language Immersion: A Summary for Native Communities and Language Practitioners (Report)
Title: Ready for a New Decade: Investing in Native Language Immersion: A Summary for Native Communities and Language Practitioners
Author: Teresa Peterson
Abstract: First Nations provides this report to share the impact of the NLII and to present findings and lessons learned from four years of targeted investments in Native language immersion programs. More importantly, this report serves as an opportunity to elevate the good work being accomplished in Native language revitalization.
Date: 11/01/2021
Primary URL: http://www.firstnations.org/knowledge-center/
Primary URL Description: First Nations Development Center Knowledge Center
Secondary URL: http://www.firstnations.org
Secondary URL Description: First Nations Development Institute
Access Model: Open access

Ready for a New Decade: Investing in Native Language Immersion: A Summary for Funders and Allies. (Report)
Title: Ready for a New Decade: Investing in Native Language Immersion: A Summary for Funders and Allies.
Author: Teresa Peterson
Abstract: First Nations provides this summary report to funders and allies to share the impact of the NLII and to present findings and lessons learned from four years of targeted investments in Native language immersion programs. More importantly, this report serves as an opportunity to elevate and continue the good work being accomplished in Native language revitalization.
Date: 11/01/2021
Primary URL: http://www.firstnations.org/knowledge-center/
Primary URL Description: First Nations Development Institute Knowledge Center
Secondary URL: http://www.firstnations.org
Secondary URL Description: First Nations Development Institute
Access Model: Open access

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