Subject Guides: Teaching First Nations, Métis and Inuit Languages: Home

Maps and Demographics of First Nations, Métis and Inuit Languages

Canadian Census in Brief - The Aboriginal languages of First Nations people, Métis and Inuit
Part of the 2016 Census, this article provides a brief overview and demographic information of languages spoken by Inuit, First Nations, and Métis peoples.
Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada Giant Floor Map Orientation
See Google doc with information about the Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada Giant Floor Map including pictures and a description of materials.
Native-Land.ca
Map of Indigenous languages, treaties and territories throughout Canada.
Mapping Indigenous Languages in Canada - Canadian Geographic

Ethnologue: Languages of the World This link opens in a new window
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UNESCO Atlas of the World's Languages in Danger
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See also, Atlas of the world's languages in danger and the UNESCO Interactive Atlas of the world's languages in danger

About this guide

This guide is an introduction to finding resources for teaching First Nations, Métis and Inuit Languages in Alberta schools using sources and services available online and via the University of Alberta Library.

CILLDI Participants may also wish to consult related UAL guides on the left navigation menu.

Online Resources

Supporting Indigenous Language Revitalization (SILR)

Cree: Language of the Plains / nēhiyawēwin: paskwāwi-pīkiskwēwin by Dr. Jean L. Okimāsis Cree: Language of the Plains is a comprehensive educational resource, offering a broad range of learning materials that is easily accessible to Cree language learners. This collection includes an updated and redesigned Cree language textbook, Cree language audio labs, and a Cree language workbook.
Publication Date: 2018; online Open Education Resource

Teaching and Learning Indigenous Languages A Literature Review Prepared for Edmonton Public Schools

Language Learning Apps

Many Indigenous communities across North America have come together to create language learning mobile apps for children and adults on both Android and iOS.

Children Friendly Apps