Indigenous Languages
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Overview
Explore Indigenous languages and ways of knowing in introductory and immersion settings, developed locally as part of NIC’s commitment to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action.
Courses focus on basic conversation, structure and pronunciation with topics like greetings, social interactions and community. Multiple dialects are offered for each language – see course descriptions for details.
To register in any of NIC’s Indigenous language courses, apply to the Adult Basic Education program. Course may also be taken as part of the BC Adult Graduation Diploma program.
Kwak’wala courses focus on the basic conversation, structure and pronunciation of Kwak’wala in a setting focused on listening and speaking. Topics include greetings, social interactions, community and more. Students will also learn about the vital role of the language to Kwakwa̱ka̱’wakw First Nation members and develop strategies to support learning their Indigenous languages. Courses may be taught in different dialects and orthography systems.
Meaning “all along the mountains and sea,” the Nuu-chah-nulth language is spoken by 14 Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations made up of 10,000 members in three regions on Vancouver Island’s West Coast.
You’ll focus on developing listening techniques and learning words, phrases and greetings to communicate in the home, the classroom and with elders. Students will learn sound patterns and word pronunciations for conversational Nuu-chah-nulth. Courses may be taught in different dialects.
You’ll learn basic conversation, structure, and pronunciation with a focus on listening and speaking during Ayajuthem language immersion. Ayajuthem is essential to who we are as Homalco, Klahoose, K’omoks, and Tla’amin First Nations people. You’ll gain a basic understanding of learner strategies and methods that are advantageous for Indigenous language acquisition.
Requirements and courses
How to apply
Apply for this program through EducationPlannerBC. After you’ve applied, you’ll receive an email from NIC with your next steps. Be sure to add admissions@nic.bc.ca to your safe sender list.
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