Academic Research
As language revitalization efforts have increased and expanded, so too have studies on the effects of immersion and other revitalization techniques.
These studies can come in handy in multiple ways. To name two: when deciding what type of program would be best fit for our communities and when addressing policy makers who want evidence that these types of programs really do work.
Immersion Research
Teaching English Language Learners in Alaska: A Study of Translanguaging Choices
Dr. Jacquelyn Crace-Murray, UAF
Keeley Ryan
Helen Slaughter
Onowa McIvor
Strategies for Indigenous Language Revitalization and Maintenance
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Onowa McIvor
Effects of Immersion Programs
ACTFL study
Endangered Languages
The World's Languages in Crises
Dr. Michael Krauss
Strategies for Language Revitalization and Maintenance
Dr. Onowa McIvor (Swampy Cree/Scottish-Canadian), BA, MA (UVic), Ph.D. (UBC)
On endangered languages and the importance of lingustic diversity
Ken Hale
Language Revitalization and Health
Indigenous Language Use Impacts Wellness
Alice Taff, Melvatha Chee, Jaeci Hall, Millie Yéi Dulitseen Hall, Kawenniyóhstha Nicole Martin, and Annie Johnston
Richard Oster
Cultural Continuity as a Protective Factor Against Suicide in First Nations Youth
Michael Chandler
Healing through language: Positive physical health effects of indigenous language use
D.H. Whalen
Encountering Professional Psychology: Re-Envisioning Mental Health Services for Native North America
Joseph Gone