x̄á’isla Language Fluency

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x̄á’isla Language Fluency

Credential Type

Certificate

Credits

33.0

Program Duration

1 year

Format

Full-Time

Offered

Varies

Delivery Location

In Community

The x̄á’isla Language Fluency Certificate is a foundational and innovative program with a focus on x̄á’isla content in the language fluency curriculum. Admission is open to all learners within the respective x̄á’isla Communities, particularly those wishing to enhance their knowledge, understanding, and conversational ability of the x̄á’isla language.

OVERVIEW

The TRC report outlines Calls-to Action for post-secondary institutions to create university and college degree programs in Indigenous languages. As a member of the Indigenous Language Fluency Consortium, NVIT has designed this language fluency curriculum to meet the demands of retaining language fluency for Indigenous Community members.

The Indigenous Language Fluency Framework is designed to meet Indigenous Community language standards as well as academic standards to ensure NVIT graduates are successful and effective fluent language speakers in their respective Communities.

The program is unique in that it emphasizes 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.

In collaboration with Haisla Nation, the x̄á’isla Language Fluency Certificate program is designed to be delivered year-long through the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.

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 Department Coordinator or an NVIT Academic Planner regarding upgrading opportunities.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Certificate

Course Code	Course Title	Code
XAIS 110	x̄á’isla Language: Pronunciation – Learning the Sounds	3.0
XAIS 111	x̄á’isla Language Pronunciation – Root Syllables	3.0
XAIS 112	Introduction to Writing x̄á’isla	3.0
XAIS 120	x̄á’isla Language in Everyday Social Language	3.0
XAIS 121	x̄á’isla Everyday Action & Interaction	3.0
XAIS 122	x̄á’isla Language Vocabulary in Place and Socio-Spatial Context I	3.0
XAIS 130	x̄á’isla Language Entry Tools: Introduction to Full Immersion	3.0
XAIS 131	x̄á’isla Language Special Topics –Immersion	3.0
XAIS 132	x̄á’isla Language Interpersonal Interactions through Immersion	3.0
INLG 180	Learning Dynamics of Indigenous Language Shift	3.0
INLG 181	Issues, Principles and Practices in Language Revitalization	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 x̄á’isla Language Fluency Certificate is approved by the local language authority in the x̄á’isla Nation. Successful completion of the certificate will allow graduates to work with Community members and First Nations organizations.