Workshop Details:
Date and Time
- August 1: 10:00 PM – 4:30 PM
- August 2 and 3: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Lunch included)
- Potluck Dinner on August 2: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Nome, AK – Grand Hall, Northwest Campus, UAF (400 Front St, Nome, AK 99762)
Workshop Description: Join us for a unique and enriching workshop aimed at revitalizing the Inupiaq language. This immersive experience will involve:
- Listening to and recording fluent speakers
- Learning the history, status, and structure of the Inupiaq language
- Practicing simple storytelling in Inupiaq
We will focus on language revitalization methods, materials, and techniques, and on strengthening relationships between speakers, teachers, and language learners across generations.
Target Audience: This workshop is open to elders and young people of all ages from the Bering Strait region communities who are interested in reclaiming their native dialects.
Instructors:
- Lead Instructor: Richard Atuk, Inupiaq elder
- Special Guest Instructors:
- Irene Jenny Miller: “Digital Storytelling”
- Annauk Olin, MS: “Immersion Storytelling”
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with your heritage and strengthen your language skills. We look forward to seeing you there!
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