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YNLC LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY PROGRAM APPLICATION FORM

The Native Language Center (YNLC) partners with the Simon Fraser University (SFU) and respective Yukon to offer a language learning program for students who wish to acquire conversational and literacy skills in a particular First Nations language, to teach this language in schools, or to enhance their language for cultural reasons or professional objectives.

As indicated on the SFU webpage for First Nation Language Proficiency, “The world is changing rapidly and you have no way of knowing the full range of career opportunities available to you in the future.” The following is a list adapted from SFU’s range of occupations that one may aspire to in the field of language reclamation, revitalization, preservation and maintenance.

• First Nation Language Teacher • Language Nest Instructor/Staff • Language and Culture Program Director • Archivist • Language Revitalization Manager • Digitization Specialist • Language Legislation and Policy Specialist • Cataloguer • Curriculum Developer • Applied Linguist • Textbook Developer • Sociolinguist • Course Developer • General linguist • On-line Language Learning Teacher • Computational Linguist • APP Developer • Translator/Interpreter • Teaching Language Specialist • Early Childhood Assistant • Language Teaching Consultant • Daycare Worker • Language Teaching Methods Consultant • Lexicographer • Immersion Programs Teacher • Copy Editor

Instructions

Please complete all of this application form and send to Maribeth Pokiak at: [email protected] or by fax to (867) 668-8825. The registration deadline is September 16, 2020. Registrations may be accepted after the deadline based on seat availability. Priority is given to Yukon First Nation citizens. Vacant seats are open to First Nations outside of the Yukon and the public at cost. Tuition and other student fees are covered for Yukon First Nation students.

Credit or Non-Credit Choice

The language proficiency courses are available as credit and non-credit courses. The Certificate of First Nation Language Proficiency (CFNLP) and the Diploma of First Nation Language Proficiency (DFNLP) are accredited programs through SFU. For students applying to take the courses or the program as credit, you will be contacted by the YNLC Training Programs Coordinator to complete the SFU application and course registration forms. Students not wishing to take fully university courses through SFU, may want to take the courses as non-credit. Please check the box below to confirm whether you want to take the course/s for credit or non-credit and whether you want to enroll in the full CFNLP or the DFNLP program or just take select courses only.

 YNLC courses (courses only and no credits). See the YNLC website for the YNLC Handbook for Students.  Select courses (not full program) for credit (with SFU - Simon Fraser University)  Full YNLC-SFU Language Proficiency Certificate (9 courses for 27 credits from SFU). See the SFU website for more information on the Certificate  Full YNLC-SFU Language Proficiency Diploma (10 courses for 30 credits from SFU. Students must have Certificate first. See the SFU website for more information on the Diploma Page 2 of 6

YNLC LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY PROGRAM APPLICATION FORM

Please check off all that apply and answer the following questions:  Yukon First Nation Citizen  Fluent Speaker  Language Worker/Teacher (i.e. Language coordinator, language assistant, daycare worker, immersion teacher, language teacher, language instructor)  Language Learner  Previously Enrolled in SFU Courses (continuing students)

Fall 2020 Course Registration

Please check mark the box indicating the courses you are registering. All courses are subject to change and cancellation due to availability of instructor/tutor, fluent speakers and the Covid19 pandemic.  Sept 21-Nov 13 Introduction to First Nation Language: Level 1 *5 hours of class time per week, specific times TBD *small group in the community of the instructor/s and on-line  Introduction to Language: Level I –  Introduction to Upper Tanana Language: Level I – Beaver Creek  Introduction to Language: Level I –  Introduction to Gwich’in Language: Level I - Whitehorse  Introduction to Hän Language: Level I - Dawson  Introduction to : Level I - TBD  Introduction to Language: Level I - TBD  Introduction to Lingít Language: Level I - Whitehorse *SFU Credits (3) are available for FNLG 133 Introduction to a First Nation Language through Course Challenge in December 2020 (specific date TBD)

 Sept 21-Dec 18 YFN Grammar & Language *on-line only, weekly sessions, class times TBD by instructor  Southern : TBD  Northern Tutchone Language: TBD  Hän Language: TBD  Kaska Language: Dr. Pat Moore  Lingít Language: Dr. James Crippen *SFU Credits (3) are available for FNLG 300 Advanced Grammar. Must have completed Certificate in First Nations Language Proficiency offered in the same language as FNLG 300, including FNLG 200 or have permission of instructor. Page 3 of 6

YNLC LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY PROGRAM APPLICATION FORM

 Oct 13-16 and Nov 17-20 YFN Language Revitalization 101: Dr. Marianne Ignace with YNLC Staff *small group at YNLC and on-line *full days 10:00-4:00 *SFU Credits (3) are available for FNLG 335: Language Revitalization

 Nov 16-Jan 8 Introduction to Yukon First Nation Language: Level II *5 hours of class time per week, specific times TBD *small group in community of instructor and on-line *location TBD  Introduction to Southern Tutchone Language: Level II  Introduction to Upper Tanana Language: Level II  Introduction to Northern Tutchone Language: Level II  Introduction to Gwich’in Language: Level II  Introduction to Hän Language: Level II  Introduction to Kaska Language: Level II  Introduction to : Level II  Introduction to Lingít Language: Level II

*SFU Credits (3) are available for FNLG 134 Introduction to a First Nation Language through Course Challenge in December 2020 (specific date TBD). Must have completed FNLG 133 or have permission of instructor.

The following information is needed during and throughout the program, please complete all questions:

Student Information

Student Name:

First Nation Name: ______

Name of Clan:

Date of Birth:

Mailing Address:

Email Address:

Phone:

Your First Nation: Page 4 of 6

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First Nation Language:

First Nation Dialect:

Mentor Speaker/s:

Emergency Contact:

Allergies:

Medical Conditions that we need to be aware of:

Do you own a laptop and/or recorder? If yes, what type and model:

Do you have access to the internet? Yes No

Academic History

All secondary/high schools that you attended for the last two years of your secondary schooling:

School name Location Date attended Date attended Grade completed FROM (m/y) TO (m/y)

All post-secondary (college, university) institutions that you attended:

Institution name Location Date attended Date attended Credential awarded FROM (m/y) TO (m/y) Page 5 of 6

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Learning Goals

Why do you want to learn your First Nation language?

What are your language learning goals? How fluent do you want to become? Do you want to learn to read and write the language, or just speak?

How will you use the language once you become a speaker? Or, if you are already speak some of the language, how do you use it and how will you use it as your speaking abilities become stronger?

Tell us about your life experiences that demonstrate commitment and dedication to learning your language?

Please note that upon your acceptance to a course, courses or the full program, that you will be receiving a letter confirming your seat. Should you wish additional information please contact [email protected] or phone (867) 668-8820.

Signature: ______Date: ______*Students are reminded to bring the following to classes: ▪ Language Resources – dictionaries, lesson books/CDs, etc. o If need language resources, please contact Näntsäna Murphy at (867) 668-8820 or [email protected]. ▪ Laptop or iPad, recording devices (phones are fine) ▪ Binder with tabs and paper, pens/pencils Page 6 of 6

YNLC LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY CONSENT FORM

Appendix B: Consent Form

Copy: Yukon Native Language Centre

P.O. Box 2799 Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 5K4 Phone: 867 668-8820 | Toll free: 1-877-414-9652 | Fax: 867 668-8825 Email: [email protected] | Website: www.ynlc.ca