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First Language usage has diminished in many First Nations communities. Being only one generation away from language extinction has prompted a concerted effort to re-introduce first language use in a dynamic way.

February 21st is International Mother Language Day and in many First Nations communities, first language use is so diminished that only a few elders speak their mother tongue fluently. Being only one generation away from language extinction has prompted a concerted effort to find ways to transfer that knowledge and re-introduce first language in a dynamic way to children and youth. This is a great challenge in a world of 21st century mass media.

Our World, the project that inspired this dossier, enables young people to make their first language relevant to them by applying it to stories they create with contemporary media.

Can you relate to this situation? Do you have ideas or opinions to share? Upload your media and comment HERE!

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Potlatch

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Contributed by Citizen Shift

Length: 1 min 48 sec

License: Attribution Non-commercial No Derivatives (by-nc-nd)

Year of Production: 2006

Director:

Trish Rosborough and Shari Underwood

Producer:

Victoria Film Festival/NFB

Learn about the importance and significance of the Potlatch.

As part of the MY VICTORIA 2006 contest, and in partnership with the Victoria Film Festival and the National Film Board, participants were asked to create a short video (in 2 short days!) about what living in the Capital means to them, how it affects or influences their lives, or what they feel is unique to living here, looking to the future or examining our past. The competition was open to all ages and skill levels, and was designed to encourage the budding filmmaker in everyone.

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Tue, 04/27/2010 - 14:15

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