This program is supported by funding from The Province of BC – Ministry of Advanced Education in collaboration with Ka:'yu:'k't'h'/Che:k:tles7et'h', Ehattesaht Chinehkint, Nuchatlaht, Mowachaht Muchalaht, and Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations, and the Quuquuatsa Language Society. Our implementation lead is Ehattesaht and partners are Nuu-chah-nulth Education and Training Programs and NTC Post-Secondary Programs.

Indigenous Language Fluency (ILF) Certificate in Nuu-chah-nulth Language

This is a digitally delivered program with 2-3 required in-person components per semester.

Step 1: Apply to NIC

Apply to the Indigenous Language Fluency Certificate.

Send completed application form and Release of Information/Proxy form to Anna Masso annamasso1217@gmail.com

Admission Requirement:

ENG 12 with a C. If you don’t have ENG 12, you can register for ENG 096 in Fall (you will need to meet the ENG 11 pre-requisite or complete and ENG assessment.

Step 2a:

Send your High School transcripts to Anna Masso annamasso1217@gmail.com or directly to North Island College.

Access your transcripts through Student Transcripts Service. This link will provide step-by-step video instructions.

Step 2b: Placement Assessment

Make an appointment with Luke George to arrange a Placement Assessment to help us figure out your current level of English • Study Material: Use this link to brush up on your skills. Write your assessment. Once you have finished your Assessment, our Assessment team will let you know what level will be your starting point.

Step 3: Register for Courses

Once accepted, connect with Luke George: Luke.George@nic.bc.ca or 250-724-8746 to register for your courses.

Don’t have High School transcripts?

No problem!

Go to Step 2b.

Indigenous Language Fluency Certificate Nuu-chah-nulth Language

Explore Indigenous language through this unique certificate program. You’ll draw on local Indigenous knowledge systems, ways of knowing, and protocols through experiential and land-based learning to explore the values and beliefs encoded in Indigenous language. This cohort based program will help you to unearth the understanding of how language forms the foundation of all Indigenous relationships. The framework for the certificate will support the infusion of culture into language learning and draw on local fluent elders and knowledge keepers. The program is built on a multi-faceted, multi-disciplinary, intergenerational process and offers an opportunity for students to gain an understanding of the integral link between language, culture and wellness. Students will achieve an intermediate level of proficiency in their Indigenous languages during first year of the program and will also have the opportunity to apply their language skills. Delivery will include a combination of digital learning with occasional face-to-face gatherings.

Admission Requirements C in English 12 or equivalent

This program will include an option to enroll in ENG 096 if students do not meet the ENG 12 admission requirement. Student will need to submit transcripts or complete an assessment to ensure they meet the pre-requisite for ENG 096.

Nuu-chah-nulth Option x ILF - 121 Nuu-chah-nulth Immersion 1x ILF - 122 Nuu-chah-nulth Immersion 2x ILF - 123 Nuu-chah-nulth Immersion 3x ILF - 124 Nuu-chah-nulth Immersion 4x ILF - 125 Nuu-chah-nulth Immersion 5x ILF - 126 Nuu-chah-nulth Immersion 6x ILF - 128 Foundations in Indigenous Ecological Knowledge - Nuu-chah-nulthx ILF - 110 Indigenous Language Revitalization and Technologyx ILF - 111 Pathways to Reconciliation and Social Actionx ILF - 112 Strategies for Indigenous Language Revitalizationx ILF - 129 Internship - Nuu-chah-nulth

Completion Requirementsx Student must achieve a B in all immersion language courses (ILF-121, ILF-122, ILF-123, ILF-

124, ILF-125, ILF-126)x completion of ILF-128, ILF-110, ILF-111, and ILF-112x And pass in ILF-129

Indigenous Language Fluency Certificate – Nuu-chah-nulth

The Indigenous Language Fluency Certificate will be delivered via a blend of digital delivery, and occasional face-to-face gatherings each semester, with locations to be determined.

Digital classes will be delivered via Bluejeans, a videoconferencing platform. Students will need to have access to a computer/laptop with internet access.

Fall 2021 Course Dates Digital Classes Face to Face Classes ENG 096 - First Peoples Literature and Composition

Sept. 20 – Dec. 24 Thursdays 6 - 9 pm

ILF 121 - NCN Immersion 1

Sept. 13 – Nov. 5 Tuesdays 6 – 9 pmSaturdays 10 – 3(one hour lunch)

Sat. Oct. 23, 10 – 3Location TBD (Campbell River or Port Alberni)

ILF 122 - NCN Immersion 2

Nov. 8 – Dec. 17 Tuesdays 6 – 9 pmSaturdays 10 – 3(one hour lunch)

Sat. Dec. 4, 10 – 3Location TBD (Campbell River or Port Alberni)

Winter 2022 Course Dates Digital Classes Face to Face Classes ILF 111 - Pathways to Reconciliation and Social Action

Jan. 10 – Apr. 15 Thursdays 6 - 9 pm

ILF 123 - NCN Immersion 3

Jan. 10 – Feb. 25 Tuesdays 6 – 9 pmSaturdays 10 – 3(one hour lunch)

Sat. Feb. 5, 10 – 3Location TBD (Campbell River or Port Alberni)

ILF 124 - NCN Immersion 4

Feb. 28 – Apr. 15 Tuesdays 6 – 9 pm Saturdays 10 – 3 (one hour lunch)

Sat. Apr. 2, 10 – 3Location TBD (Campbell River or Port Alberni)

ILF 129 - Internship Jan. 10 – Dec. 10 Attend one of two introductory seminars

1. Jan 11, 6 – 9pm2. Jan 18, 6 - 9pm

Student to complete 180 hours – no class times needed

Spring 2022 Course Dates Digital Classes Face to Face Classes ILF 112 - Strategies for Revitalization

May 2 – July 29 Thursdays 6 - 9 pm

ILF 128 - Ecological Knowledge

May 2 – May 28 Tuesdays digitalMay 2 6 - 8pm

Sat. May 7, 10 – 4 Sat. May 28, 10 - 4 Location TBD

Summer 2022 Course Dates Digital Classes Face to Face Classes ILF 125 - NCN Immersion 5

July 4 – Aug. 9 Tuesdays 6 – 9 pmSaturdays 10 – 3(one hour lunch)

Sat. Aug. 6, 10 - 3

ILF 128 - Ecological Knowledge

Aug. 7 – Aug. 8 Aug. 7 – 8, Location TBD

Fall 2022 Course Dates Digital Classes Face to Face Classes ILF 110 - Revitalization and Technology

Sept. 6 – Dec. 2 Thursday 6- 9

ILF 126 - NCN Immersion 6

Sept. 6 – Oct. 21 Tuesdays 6 – 9 pmSaturdays 10 – 3(one hour lunch)

Sat. Oct. 15, 10 – 3Location TBD

ILF 128 - Ecological Knowledge

Nov. 18 – Nov. 28 Nov. 22, Tuesday 6-9pm Location TBD (Campbell River or Port Alberni)

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ʔuuʔuukʷaʔatḥa

Speak your own dialect.

CONTACT INFORMATION & LANGUAGE SURVEY Indigenous Language Proficiency Certificate with NIC September 13, 2021 to December 14, 2022. Online and in-person

Name:______________________________________Email:_______________________ Facebook name:______________________________Phone or Text number:_________ Mailing and Street Address: ________________________________________________ Nuu-chah-nulth Nation:____________________________Status? Y or N_____________ On Reserve or Off - circle one.

huutikšiiḥwitas̓niš ciiciqasa. We are going to learn our language. Learning my language is important to me, and I am prepared to invest my time and energy into learning.

☐Yes _____________________ Signature

This program is designed to help Nuu-chah-nulth language learners become speakers based on current levels of speaking and understanding. Therefore, it is important to provide clear starting levels:

1. Degree of Knowledge and Exposure to the Nuu-chah-nulth Language

1.1 How well do you estimate that you UNDERSTAND Nuu-chah-nulth? Circle the number you feel applies to you at this time:

This program is supported by funding from Indigenous Skills Training Development Fund Program (ISTDFP) administered by the Ministry Of Advanced Education Skills And Training (AEST) in collaboration with Ka:'yu:'k't'h'/Che:k:tles7et'h', Ehattesaht Chinehkint, Nuchatlaht, Mowachaht Muchalaht, Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations, the Language Keepers Society and the Quuquuatsa Language Society. Our implementation lead is Ehattesaht and partners are Nuu-chah-nulth Education and Training Programs and NTC Post-Secondary Programs.

1 I cannot understand the language yet. I have memorized a little and I can understand some words and phrases.

2 Beginning. I am somewhat familiar with the language, and can understand the main ideas while listening, but I cannot understand all the dialogue.

3 Advanced. I can understand new concepts and follow the conversations without translations. I can translate some ideas, words, thoughts, or sentences.

4 Expert. I understand most of what I hear without hesitation, I can engage in thoughts without translations, and I can find ways to express most concepts in the language.

5 Fluent. I use the language as well as a native (first-language) speaker. Other fluent speakers who have not met me before cannot tell that I am not a native speaker.

1.2.1 How well do you estimate that you can SPEAK OR THINK in Nuuchahnulth?

1.3 Are you currently learning the language ( at a community class, with an Elder, at school, etc. )? □ Yes □ No If yes, to learn my language I... ( Check all that apply):

□ Others ways:_____________________________________________________________________________

2. Language Mentors:

A language mentor is someone who: is supportive, encouraging, and available to help you at regular times. It is also someone who speaks the dialect you want to learn. Language mentors are an essential component to this language program.

2.1 Who will be or could be your language mentor for this program? Please list potential mentors. If you do not have someone in mind please let us know this too. __________________________________________________________________________________________

The answers to these questions will help our planning and teaching teams to structure some of the content to support you. If you have further questions please contact: Chi-ilth-umqua, Anna Masso Phone (250) 723-1447, Fax (250) 723- 7787, email: annamasso1217@gmail.com . Thank you for your interest in becoming a speaker of our Nuu-chah-nulth Language. ʔuuʔuukʷaʔatḥa - Speak your own dialect.

This program is supported by funding from Indigenous Skills Training Development Fund Program (ISTDFP) administered by the Ministry Of Advanced Education Skills And Training (AEST) in collaboration with Ka:'yu:'k't'h'/Che:k:tles7et'h', Ehattesaht Chinehkint, Nuchatlaht, Mowachaht Muchalaht, Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations, the Language Keepers Society and the Quuquuatsa Language Society. Our implementation lead is Ehattesaht and partners are Nuu-chah-nulth Education and Training Programs and NTC Post-Secondary Programs.

1 I cannot speak the language yet. I have memorized a little and I can speak some words and phrases, but I cannot make new sentences.

2 Beginning. I am somewhat familiar with the language, and can speak a little. I can make some new sentences while speaking, but my sentences are frequently ungrammatical and non-fluent.

3 Advanced. I can speak and create new sentences using a range of constructions. I can speak well enough to communicate, but I do not sound like my elders yet!

4 Expert. I use many constructions without hesitation, speak with considerable fluency, and can find ways to express any concept in the language, but still I sound somewhat non-native.

5 Fluent. I use the language as well as a native (first-language) speaker. Other fluent speakers who have not met me before cannot tell that I am not a native speaker.

□ Visit my elders □ Listened to audio online □ Attended potlatches

□ Attend culture nights □ Use NTC dictionary □ Use tribal resources – electronic

□ Attend courses □ Pray □ Listening to nature

□ Other □ Attend classes at school □ Using FirstVoices & Apps

INDIGENOUS SKILLS TRAINING DEVELOPMENT FUND for the North Island College Indigenous Language Proficiency Certificate Program.

PARTICIPANT COLLECTION NOTICE (ISTDFP) administered by the Ministry Of Advanced Education Skills And Training (AEST) All personal information related to your participation in the ISTDFP opportunity "personal information" is collected pursuant to sections 26C 26E and 20 71B of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). This information will be used to create reports about the ISTDFP and will be provided to AEST in aggregate form only. No personal identifiable information will be disclosed to AEST for this purpose. If you have any questions about the collection use or disclosure of your personal information please contact The Director, Indigenous Programs unit at 250-475-7472, by mail at: Director, Indigenous Programs Unit, Second Floor, 800 Johnson St Victoria BC V8W 1N3, or by submitting an email to AEST.indigenousprograms@gov.bc.ca.

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1. Do you consider yourself a person with disabilities? Yes No Prefer no to say 2. Are you an apprentice? Yes No If yes, of what type? 3. Where? _______________________________ 4 Employment status

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5. Have you ever been in government care? (eg. MCFD) Yes No Prefer not to say 6. What is your highest level of education? _______________________________ 7. What is your source of income? ______________________________________ 8. What support is needed?

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I acknowledge that this information is collected in accordance with the Privacy Act (R.S.C, 1985,c p-21) The Department of Employment and Social Development Canada (S.C. 2005, c. 34) and access to Information Act (R.S.C., 1985, c.A-1). The information collected is to: b) evaluate the success of the program in achieving its objectives c) meet its obligation of accountability by reporting on the results of the program and success in achieving its objective In signing this application I certify that the information is true and correct to my knowledge. I authorize the Nuu-chah-nulth Employment and Training Program, Minister of Employment and Social Development Canada, Employment Insurance Commission to share information required for employment benefits and support measures.

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This program is supported by funding from Indigenous Skills Training Development Fund Program (ISTDFP) administered by the Ministry Of Advanced Education Skills And Training (AEST) in collaboration with Ka:'yu:'k't'h'/Che:k:tles7et'h', Ehattesaht Chinehkint, Nuchatlaht, Mowachaht Muchalaht, Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations, the Language Keepers Society and the Quuquuatsa Language Society. Our implementation lead is Ehattesaht and partners are Nuu-chah-nulth Education and Training Programs and NTC Post-Secondary Programs.