The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) Presents Episode 4 of Voices from the Land: Indigenous Peoples Talk Language Revitalization – an 11-episode podcast series on Indigenous Language Revitalization

(Ottawa, ON) June 15, 2021 – The LHF is proud to announce the release of the fourth podcast episode in our new series called Voices from the Land: Indigenous Peoples Talk Language Revitalization. Today’s entry is with Brian Maracle, co-founder of Onkwawenna Kentyohkwa – an adult immersion Kanien keha (Mohawk) language program on the Six Nations of the Grand River territory.

Prior to becoming a language teacher, Brian has had a previous career in journalism. However, for over twenty years he has dedicated his time supporting language revitalization as both a Director in the program and as an instructor. Brian came to speak his language as an adult, and through reflection and adaptation over 20 years, he has gained many insights into how to make a successful adult Indigenous language immersion program. Brian shares these insights and practices in an interview that has broad relevance for Indigenous language teachers and those running community language programs.

“Brian Maracle has a lot of experience and practical advice for teaching Indigenous languages. I’m confident teachers and community program coordinators will get a lot out of this listen,” said LHF’s Executive Director and In-House Legal Counsel, Teresa Edwards.

To listen to this episode of Voices from the Land: Indigenous Peoples Talk Language Revitalization, visit: https://bit.ly/voicesftl You can also follow the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and other streaming services.

The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) is a national, Indigenous-led, charitable organization that has been working to promote healing and Reconciliation for 20 years. The LHF’s goal is to educate and raise awareness about the history and existing impacts of the Residential and Day School System, Sixties Scoop, and other colonial acts of oppression on generations of Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, and Metis) Survivors, their descendants, and their communities in order to promote healing and to address racism. The LHF works to encourage people to address discrimination and injustice in order to contribute to the equity, dignity, and respectful treatment of Indigenous Peoples and to foster Reconciliation.

The LHF is working on making its exhibitions available on line. LHF also has curriculum from K-12 and for adults, along with Activity Guides, and Workshops aimed at educating Canadians about Indigenous history and the shared history of Residential and Day Schools, the Sixties Scoop, and other colonial acts of oppression. To donate, or for more information about the LHF, please visit the website at www.legacyofhope.ca. Our Charitable number is 863471520RR0001