Dakelh Language Fluency

Dakelh-focused Training

Dakelh Language Fluency

Credential Type

Certificate / Diploma

Credits

33.0 / 66.0

Program Duration

1 year / 2 years

Format

Full-Time / Part-Time

Offered

Varies

Delivery Location

In Community

The Dakelh Language Fluency program supports students in developing speaking, listening, and cultural skills to preserve and revitalize the Dakelh language.

OVERVIEW

The Dakelh Language Fluency Certificate & Diploma programs are foundational and innovative programs with a focus on Dakelh content in the language fluency curriculum. Admission is open to all learners within the respective Indigenous communities, particularly those wishing to enhance their knowledge, understanding and conversation ability of Indigenous languages.

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s report calls to action for post-secondary institutions to create university and college degree programs in Aboriginal languages. In reaction to this NVIT, as a member of the Indigenous Language Fluency Consortium, designed this curriculum to meet the community demands to retain language fluency in community members.

The Indigenous Language Fluency Degree framework is designed to meet Indigenous community language standards as well as academic standards to ensure that NVIT graduates are successful and effective fluent language speakers in their respective communities.

The program is unique in that it emphasizes the language fluency, knowledge and skills relevant to all the worldviews of Indigenous communities. Developing Indigenous language fluency is at a critical stage with a high need for qualified fluent speakers, particularly in the Indigenous communities across the country.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Grade 12 graduation, Mature Student status, or equivalent.

NVIT is committed to ensuring education is accessible to all people. Students who do not meet program requirements should contact the program coordinator or an NVIT Academic and Financial Planner regarding upgrading opportunities.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Certificate
Course Code	Course Title	Code
DKLH 110	Dakelh Language: Pronunciation – Learning the Sounds	3.0
DKLH 120	Dakelh Language in Everyday Social Language	3.0
DKLH 130	Dakelh Language Entry Tools: Introduction to Full Immersion	3.0
INLG 180	Dynamics of Indigenous Language Shift	3.0
DKLH 111	Dakelh Pronunciation – Root Syllables	3.0
DKLH 121	Dakelh Everyday Action & Interaction	3.0
DKLH 131	Dakelh Language Special Topics: Immersion	3.0
INLG 181	Issues, Principles and Practices in Language Revitalization	3.0
DKLH 112	Introduction to Writing Dakelh	3.0
DKLH 122	Dakelh Language Vocabulary in Place and Socio-Spatial Context I	3.0
DKLH 132	Dakelh Interpersonal Interactions through Immersion Learning	3.0

Diploma
Course Code	Course Title	Code
DKLH 210	Dakelh Language Linguistics/Literacy	3.0
DKLH 220	Dakelh Vocabulary in Place and Socio-Spatial Context II	3.0
DKLH 230	Dakelh Language Connections: Context Through Immersion Learning	3.0
INLG 166	Ways of Knowing: Dakelh Social Foundations	3.0
DKLH 211	Dakelh Translation / Transliteration	3.0
DKLH 221	Dakelh Structure and Syntax	3.0
DKLH 231	Dakelh Language Place and Time: Context Through Immersion Learning	3.0
INLG 266	Ways of Knowing: The Dakelh Land & Culture	3.0
DKLH 330	Dakelh Language Immersion: Pod/Cohort Learning through Multiple Mentors	6.0
DKLH 350	Dakelh Language Immersion: Introduction to Mentored Special Topics	3.0

CAREER PATHWAYS

Graduates of Indigenous Language Fluency programs will be prepared for employment in many different career areas:

First Nation organizations
Band and Public Schools
Other First Nations’ Organizations
Family and group facilities
Other Organizations (i.e.-tourism)

The Indigenous Language Fluency Certificate & Diploma is approved by the local language authorities in their respective communities. Successful completion of the program will allow graduates to work with community members and First Nations organizations.