Aboriginal Oral History Methodology 2023

Project Description: Emphasis will be placed on the cultural, practical and critical issues involved when using oral history methods. Topics include interview techniques, data collection and analysis, appropriation, ethics, protocol and global and regional examples of oral historical projects. Students are given the opportunity to carry out a small-scale oral history project and interview Elders and knowledge keepers.Students are given the opportunity to carry out a small-scale oral history project and interview Elders and knowledge keepers. Project Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: 1. Demonstrate critical thinking, observational and analytical skills; 2. Demonstrate written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills 3. Demonstrate an understanding of interview techniques, data collection and analysis, ethics, Aboriginal research protocols 4. Identify issues related to Aboriginal oral history methodologies.

Research Assistant: Indigenous Language Documentation and Resource Development

Indigenous language documentation and allyship, teaching methodologies and resource development for learners

Indigenous Language Resource Development

We are looking for students to transcribe interviews with knowledge keepers for digital and traditional media use. We believe this will include: · Transcription for short videos · Website content · Resource content

Land-Based Camp Event Coordinator

Work with team to coordinate and plan a 3-day land-based camp to teach Indigenous youth Indigenous language and share culture. The event will be located in Northern Manitoba. This project should focus on: Event planning and coordination including pre-event preparation ( amenities and logistics) Promotion (including community outreach) Successful implementation (including assisting with the development of an event evaluation questionnaire)