2023 ISGA I?ABI BAREC’EBI
2023 Nakota Language Conference
“Whereas the recognition and implementation of rights related to Indigenous languages are at the core of reconciliation with Indigenous peoples and are fundamental to shaping the country, particularly in light of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action.” Indigenous Languages Act, S.C. 2019, c. 23. Assented to 2019-06-21.
This conference will help build capacity for First Nation communities that need Language Revitalization strategies. This conference will engage elders, leaders, cultural/traditional knowledge keepers, and Nakota (Stoney) Language Teachers and Teacher Aids to share knowledge and best practices is one way of strengthening faculty and expanding language programs and services.
Who Should Attend?
Elders
Chiefs
Language Staff
Administration Staff
Education Staff
Cultural Staff
Students/Youth
Indigenous Language Facilitators
Indigenous Language Linguists
Indigenous Institutions & Observers
“Wakâ nimi ikum ne Igibi Wakâ Mne Isgabi ne otab nen igicedaham ne.”
Registration Fees
General$300.00
Elders (60+)$250.00
Youth (15-18)$150.00
For Registration
Contact: Stephanie Alexis
Call/Text: 780-233-4422
Email: isga@ansn.ca
For Other Inquiries
Alexis Heritage & Language Department
C/O Eugene Alexis
Director of Language
Email: eugene.alexis@ansn.ca
Phone: +1 (780) 863-5759
Grant Applications for YTC Stoney Language Students
YTC students taking the Stoney Language course may apply for grants to attend the Langauge conference in November as part of the curriculum and credit. Grants can be used to offset the costs and subsidize the registration fee.*
*not limited to another bursary or grant
Forms & Downloads
REGISTER HERE BOOK A ROOM Guests can also call the hotel directly at 780-484-0821 or Toll Free at 1-855-610-8733 and ask for the NAKOTA LANGUAGE CONFERENCE room block.Book a Room
Guests can also call the hotel directly at:
780-484-0821
or
Toll Free at 1-855-610-8733
and ask for the NAKOTA LANGUAGE CONFERENCE room block.
Schedule
AGENDA TBD
DAY ONE ACTIVITIES
Theme: “I?abi Inohabicin” (Language Revitalization)
- Nakota Chief's Dinner
- ANSN Royalty Presentation
- Mini Roundance
DAY TWO ACTIVITIES
Theme: “I?abi Augihnibis” (Keep Our Language)
- Keynote Address: Chief Arvol Looking Horse - 19th Generation Keeper of the Sacred White Buffalo Calf Pipe, and Spiritual Leader of the Lakota, Dakota, and Nakota Oyate
- Professional Training Workshops / Breakout Sessions
DAY THREE ACTIVITIES
Theme: “I?abi Inimi Gici Inohabicin” (Living Our Language)
- Elders Panel
- Language Revitalization Circle
- Closing Ceremony & Activities
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