Language Revitalization of the Six Nations of the Grand River: Indigenous-led Development
Year: 2026
Type: dissertation
Abstract: Indigenous languages carry identities, teachings, and cultural values that are important to society at large. Since the colonial oppression of Indigenous languages, Indigenous-community-led language revitalization initiatives have emerged. This research focuses on Onkwawenna Kentyohkwa (OK), a community-led adult immersion Kanyen’keha (the Mohawk language) program in Six Nations of the Grand River (SNGR). This research will explore three research questions: (1)What does ILR mean to OK’s students and instructors from Haudenosaunee perspectives? (2)How has OK’s program impacted students and instructors in terms of fostering relations within and beyond SNGR? (3) What are the positive highlights and challenges of OK, and how can OK move forward considering these experiences? This research aims to amplify the strength of indigenous-led language revitalization to empower indigenous-led development and to increase essential support for them. The research findings explore its successes, the reclamation of identities and knowledge, as well as challenges concerning funding and support systems.
Author: Kazama, Yuka
Language: English
Subfield: Linguistics and Language
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7213565709