PLEASE ONLY BID ON THIS PAPER IF YOU’RE FAMILIAR WITH INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ STUDIES/ALASKA NATIVE STUDIES. THERE ARE A GOOD CHUNK OF RESOURCES I NEED YOU TO REVIEW, AS WELL AS A MATCHING SLIDESHOW PRESENTATION THAT I WILL CREATE IN A SEPARATE ORDER. ** As mentioned above, if you take this assignment please consider accepting a second order for a slideshow on the exact same topic. ** FYI: YOU CAN USE APA OR MLA FORMAT, WHICHEVER IS EASIER FOR YOU. BUT KEEP IT CONSISTENT THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE PAPER. PICK A FORMAT AND STICK TO IT. ** please let me know if you have any questions, comments, or concerns 🙂 thank you!! This paper is for my Alaska Natives Studies/Perspectives class. Below is the topic you will be writing about as well as further instructions! PAPER TOPIC: Langue Reclamation/Revitilization and Investigating current Indigenous language revitalization/reclamation efforts DIRECTIONS: This is a reflection paper. Using the sources below, write a 1000-word paper on the topic above. Your reflection should address new understandings, insights, or knowledge, questions, and connections to course questions and topic areas (do no write summaries). This is a formal writing assignment, so please cite and reference sources appropriately. You must review the sources below to get a gain a general understanding. I would start with the YouTube videos, as well as my discussion response below using the videos. Additionally, the pdf attachments in the downloads are quick reads! SOURCE INSTRUCTIONS: – YOU MUST USE THE MAJORITY OF THE SOURCES I PROVIDE FOR YOU. PLEASE REVIEW ALL OF THEM. IF YOU ARE GOING TO USE ANY OUTSIDE CREDIBLE SOURCES, THEY MUST BE SENT TO ME IN THE CHAT AND APPROVED BY ME. – Sources must be cited properly in the format you choose (either APA or MLA) There are 3 pdf’s in the downloads section. You are required to download and review them because they contain the information I would like to see represented in the paper. Rest of the sources: 1. “The Fight to Save the Dying Languages of Alaska” Video by Vice News: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xn7mkEsxybw 2. “Native Language – Alaska Ya Ne Dah Ah School” by ACF: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ps2MBMV4XxE 3. The Alaska Native Language Preservation & Advisory Council’s 2018 Biennial Report: https://www.akleg.gov/basis/get_documents.asp?session=30&docid=55963 (Pages 1-39) ^^ REQUIREMENTS: – 1000 words minimum – Title page – Introduction & Conclusion – Either APA or MLA format – References/Works Cited page – At least 4 sources required FOR EXTRA UNDERSTANDING: Below is a discussion post I responded to about this topic in class. You may use it to help guide you in the writing process for the paper. In my response below, I referenced the two YouTube videos above in the “Sources” section. Language Reclamation/Revitalization Discussion Question: Currently, there are a number of Native language revitalization and reclamation initiatives in Alaska. Who is leading these initiatives, and how are these initiatives proceeding? Please cite at least two sources from this week (readings, websites, and/or VoiceThread). Finally, explain why languages may be pivotal for one or more of the following areas: human rights protection, good governance, peacebuilding, reconciliation, and sustainable development. Response: Several projects in Alaska are leading the drive in restoring and regaining Native languages. The video “The Fight to Save Alaska’s Dying Languages” shows that Alaskans, even the last fluent Wichin speakers, are actively interested in language preservation. They are creating curriculum and dictionaries in order to pass on these languages to future generations. Wichin speaker Paul Williams emphasizes the importance of this endeavor, citing the declining number of speakers and the need to educate children. This campaign also targets broader social issues, as areas with better language preservation efforts have lower rates of social problems such as substance misuse and suicide. “Native Language – Alaska Ya Ne Dah Ah School,” the second source I chose to discuss, demonstrates a similar dedication. Kari Shaginoff, Lisa Wade, S. Shaginoff-Stuart, and Jennifer Woodward are key personalities who describe the problems and successes of language reclamation. They stress the need of community engagement, teacher training, and language integration in daily life in order to develop a feeling of cultural identity and healing. The participation of people of all ages, from preschoolers to seniors, reflects a concerted commitment to conserve linguistic history. The revival of native tongues is essential in many contexts. Languages have a close relationship with history, cultural identity, and knowledge systems. By defending indigenous peoples’ rights to preserve and advance their ancestors’ cultures and languages, their preservation helps to protect human rights. Respecting and fostering linguistic variety is a sign of inclusive policies that uphold the rights and needs of every member of the community in terms of good governance. Language revitalization can be a healing process in peacebuilding and reconciliation, repairing the historical pain caused by policies meant to eradicate these languages. Building cohesive societies requires fostering a sense of identity and belonging, which it does. Finally, indigenous languages frequently hold unique knowledge about regional ecosystems, medicinal plants, and sustainable living techniques. This is important for sustainable development. In the 2019 International Year of Indigenous Languages, their significance is highlighted by the fact that their preservation is essential to preserving biodiversity and ecological balance. References: “The Fight To Save The Dying Languages Of Alaska.” YouTube, VICE News, 19 Sept. 2019, www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xn7mkEsxybw. “Native Language – Alaska Ya Ne Dah Ah School.” Administration for Children and Families (ACF), YouTube, 30 Jan. 2018, www.youtube.com/watch?v=ps2MBMV4XxE.
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