SILC: Strengthening Indigenous Languages and Cultures

 

 

The 16th Giving the Gift of Language: April 24-25, 2020

A Teacher Training Workshop for 
Native Language Instruction and Acquisition
 
WORKSHOP HOTEL & SITE
Silver Reef Hotel & Casino
4876 Hoxton Way.
Ferndale, Washington
Room Rates & Reservation
$129 + tax for a Deluxe Double Queen
$129 + tax for a Deluxe King Bed
For Conference Rate Book Room by March 25, 2020
For Room Reservations Call: 866) 383-0777
 



Below are video clips of stories in Arapaho and in-class learning.
To view or hear a story click on a title. 

Language Instructors Comment on ASLA

Students Comment on ASLA

2008 Teaching Comments on Class Instruction

2009 Teaching Comments on Class Instruction

2011 Teaching Comments on Class Instruction

2012 Teaching Comments on Class Instruction

2013 Teaching Comments on Class Instruction

2014 Student Teacher Comments on Class Instruction

2016 Teaching Comments on Class Instruction

2017 Teacher Comments on CLass Instruction

Sample Final Oral Examination 2009


  1. Apr. 2014 Sterling on Learning Blackfoot Through ASLA 
  2. Apr, 2010 Students Talk About Learning a Language Through ASL
  3. April 2011: A Man and His Two Sons.mov
  4. May 2011 Grandfather is Ill
  5. Apr. 2010 Mellssa Tells Coo'ouu3ih'ohut.mov
  6. Oct. 2010 The Little People.mov
  7. June 5, 2010 Erik's Story.mov
  8. June 5, 2010 Don't Drink the Water.mov 90 second clip.
    1. Click for translation and explanation of stories 7 & 8.
  9. Mar. 2010 Robert comments on storytelling; 30 sec. Vid
  10. Aug 2009: 1st Among the Birds. Sound file
  11. May 2009 Kyra Hall. This short 8 min video clip is an example of part of the final exam that shows several cases where the student self-corrects plus thinks through the language to create, speak and learn new language aspects.
  12. April 2008 Kieth Tells Coo'ouu3ih'ohut - Flies High
  13. 2007: Notkoniihii, the story of the Scout
  14. 2005 Building Complexity