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Wabanaki Languages

Mi’kmaw and Wolastoqey Latuwewakon learners are exposed to everyday words, concepts, and traditional practices in their Indigenous culture. Through storytelling, observation, hands-on learning, place-based learning, and exploration, learners become familiar with language in context. Opportunity to learn from language keepers and Elders is a key part of this language learning programming. Most instruction time is devoted to developing speaking and listening skills.

CONTEXTS AND CONCEPTS

DEVELOPING WABANAKI LANGUAGE SKILLS

COMMUNICATING

  • Receiving and providing, instructions, directions, and other information
  • Asking and answering questions
  • Expressing thoughts, feelings, hopes, and goals

DEMONSTRATING KNOWLEDGE

  • Providing information in social, cultural, and school settings
  • Describe people, places, ideas, experiences, feelings, hopes and goals
  • Describe talents, interests, hobbies, and personal knowledge

PRIDE IN IDENTITY

  • Demonstrating pride in Wabanaki identity
  • Participating in ceremony, and/or cultural activities
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