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James is a Language Program Coordinator with the First Peoples’ Cultural Council. He trained as a linguist and has worked with a number of BC First Nations on documentation, language resource development, and capacity building. He currently lives in Victoria with his wife and two sons.
Sasha is a Language Program Navigator with the First Peoples’ Cultural Council. She has a background in linguistics, teaching, and curriculum development. She currently supports FPCC grant teams through resource development, training, and grant administration.
In this workshop, First Peoples’ staff demonstrate the Thematic Language Collection method that supports early childhood educators and parents in their efforts to create and sustain immersion environments. In Thematic Language Collection (TLC), speakers work together to capture words, sentences, and stories all revolving around a particular topic or activity. Speakers combine their knowledge and stimulate each other’s memories, leading to rich language collection that can be used to support learners in a variety of contexts. This workshop will:
Helping families raise amazing children in our beautiful Secwepemc language and culture. Call today for a tour or to talk about what our program can offer you and your family.