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The World Council of Indigenous Peoples define Indigenous peoples as ”people, living in countries which have populations composed of differing ethnic or racial groups, who are descendants of the earliest populations living in the area and who do not as a group control the national government of the countries within which they live.”
Indigenous Studies at the University of Lethbridge is dedicated to community-engaged scholarship, and research of the priorities and aspirations of Indigenous peoples in Canada and throughout the world. Within the department, Indigenous and non-Indigenous students have the opportunity to learn and think about Indigenous knowledges in creative, transformative and critical ways. The department offers courses that engender a rigorous and respectful understanding of Indigenous peoples’ languages, knowledges, cultures, histories, politics, arts, intellectual traditions, and research methodologies.
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Blackfoot Language Adult Immersion Program - SURVEY
How can we best support Blackfoot language revitalization on campus?
Who: All Indigenous Students
When: January 15 - January 29
Where: https://uleth.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6hrTI8uGpSVw5X8
Keep an eye on your email or join us on Thursday January 16th, from 12:00pm - 2:00pm at the Iikaisskini Gathering Place for an information session and opportunity to do the survey.
Prize draw for those who complete the survey!
Contact: Annabelle First Rider Chatsis Akaakskimaki annabelle.chatsis@uleth.ca or 403-332-4364
Blackfoot Language Immersion Events
Join us for a new series of Blackfoot Language Events!
*All events are subject to change *All events will be held at Iikaisskini Gathering place *Lunch or dinner provided
**UPDATED DATE** Meet and Greet Luncheon on Thursday January 16th from 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Learn about the Blackfoot Language Adult Immersion Program and share what you would like to see in the events.
Hand Games Evening on Tuesday January 28th from 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Have fun learning to play a traditional game, or if you already know how to play, learn it all in Blackfoot!
Blackfoot Bingo Evening on Monday February 10th from 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Play bingo all immersed in Blackfoot! A great opportunity to learn Blackfoot numbers and Bingo phrases.
Craft Making Luncheon on Tuesday February 25th from 12:00pm - 2:00pm
A relaxing afternoon making a traditional Blackfoot craft while visiting with fluent speakers and elders.
Contact: Annabelle First Rider Chatsis Akaakskimaki - annabelle.chatsis@uleth.ca
Do you want to learn Niitsi’powahsin, the language of our territory?
In the Winter 2025 semester we are offering four different courses:
BKFT1000. Spoken Blackfoot for beginners. Instructor: Caroline Russell. No previous knowledge required.
BKFT2000. Spoken Blackfoot for those who have some knowledge. Instructor: Caroline Russell. If you have already taken BKFT1000, if you took Blackfoot in High School, or if you come from a family that speaks some Blackfoot, then this course is for you.
BKFT3850. Advanced spoken Blackfoot. Instructor: Mary Fox. If you have taken BKFT2000, or if you already are quite familiar with the language and want to improve your fluency, then this course is for you.
BKFT2210. Linguistic structure of the Blackfoot language. Instructor: Inge Genee. If you are interested in the sounds and grammar of Blackfoot and how its structure differs from English, then this course is for you. No previous knowledge required.
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