Schedule
Pre-Check-in (optional)
Pre-Conference Meeting (optional)
A meal will be provided for the first 50 people
Collective for Indigenous Language Immersion Programs for Infants:
In collaboration with the language nests, Little Cherokee Seeds and Saad K’idilyé, we are looking to start a collective amongst programs that teach Indigenous languages using immersion methods to infants under 3 years old. There is a growing number of programs for infants learning their Indigenous language and we would like to find a way to connect, support, and learn from one another. Please join us for lunch to kick-off this collective.
Zoom Link
Check-in
Prayer, Land Acknowledgement, and Welcome
Keynote Speaker - Šišóka Dúta
About the Keynote Speaker
Title: Dakhód’iapi Wahóȟpi: Sú Ožúpi Héčhed Iápi kiŋ Ičháǧe kte
Title: Dakota Language Nest: Planting Seeds so the Language will Grow
Language Nest Panel: New Beginnings
Jasmine Jimerson, Osti’nahkwakon Language Nest
Sara Merrick, Hupa Language Immersion Nest
Cheryl Yazzie and Dr. Tiffany Lee, Saad K’idilyé
Ieronhienhá:wi McComber, Iakwahwatsiratátie Language Nest
Cultural Presentation & Coffee break
Valencia Edgewater, Diné
Parent Panel: New Beginnings
Jasalynn Snell, Little Cherokee Seeds
Azure Brown, Osti’nahkwakon Language Nest
Edwin Bergeron, Saad K’idilyé
Lunch on Your Own
Language Nest Panel: Holistic Benefits
Skanaiè:a Deer, Iakwahwatsiratátie Language Nest
Kenny Glass & Melissa Lewis, Little Cherokee Seeds
Hillary McGregor, Indigenous Environmental Justice Project
Parent Panel: Support
Brittany DuChaussee, Saad K’idilyé
Herbi Tatro, Osti’nahkwakon Language Nest
Tesla Hodges, Little Cherokee Seeds
Research Presentation - Diné Bizaad
Miltina Chee, Saad K’idilyé,
Bethany Lycan, Indigenous Child Language Research Center,
Seth Wyatt, Indigenous Child Language Research Center
Abstract
Cultural Presentation & Coffee break
Ryann Cornelius, Pueblo of Zuni
Research Presentation - Iiyiyiuyimuwin
Dr. Ryan E. Henke, University of Wisconsin
Abstract
Language Nest Panel: Living Languages
Kathy Sierra & Mary Rodriguez, Little Cherokee Seeds
Elizabeth Nelson, Osti’nahkwakon Language Nest
Natasha Verhoeff, Indigenous Environmental Justice Project
Serve Meal
Dinner is being provided by the Indigenous Child Language Research Center. Please join.
Networking Dinner & Discussion
Closing Prayer
Check-in
Prayer & Welcome
Keynote Speaker - Dr. Shanley Allen
About the Keynote Speaker
Title: How research on indigenous child language acquisition can be useful for language communities: Examples from Inuktitut
Language Nest Panel: Lessons Learned
Warlance Chee, Saad K’idilyé
Karihwakátste Deer, Iakwahwatsiratátie Language Nest
Bobbie Smith, Little Cherokee Seeds
Jasmine Jimerson, Osti’nahkwakon Language Nest
Cultural Presentation & Coffee break
Everett & Roberta Serafin, Jicarilla Apache Nation
Parent Panel: Holistic Benefits
Kari A. B. Chew, Chikashshanompa' Home Nest
Merinda Adair, Little Cherokee Seeds
Geraldene Blackgoat, Saad K’idilyé
Serve Meal
Lunch is being provided by the Indigenous Child Language Research Center. Please join.
Networking Lunch & Discussion
Language Nest Panel: Holistic Benefits
Erika Tracy, Hupa Language Immersion Nest
Kwahará:ni Jacobs, Osti’nahkwakon Language Nest
Joyce Germain, Nipugtugewei Gina’masuti
Parent Panel: Beyond the Nest
Elisha Ieshonténhawe King, Osti’nahkwakon Language Nest
Kari A. B. Chew, Chikashshanompa' Home Nest
Justina Stewart, Saad K’idilyé
Research Presentation - Dene Sųłiné
Dagmar Jung, University of Zurich,
Olga Lovick, University of Saskatchewan,
Allison Lemaigre, Clearwater River Dene Nation,
Barb Hannah, Clearwater River Dene School,
Sabine Stoll, University of Zurich
Abstract
Cultural Presentation & Coffee break
Lance Nerva-Chee, Kewa Pueblo/Diné/Quechan
Research Presentation - Diné Bizaad
Dr. Melvatha R. Chee, University of New Mexico
Abstract
Language Nest Panel: Living Languages
Kanerahtenhá:wi Phillips, Iakwahwatsiratátie Language Nest
Dakotah Morrison, Saad K’idilyé
Brenda Germain, Nipugtugewei Gina’masuti