28/01/2020
Here is the online version of our new segment, "Indigenous Languages, Indigenous Voices" which premiered this morning!
"I would love to see that there are more languages on display – that McGill becomes the kind of bastion globally that's recognized for their support and their development of languages beyond just the majority or the most prominent groups of people in this place."
Hariata Tai Rakena is a Maori (Waikato, Tainui) from the central region of the North Island of Aotearoa (New Zealand). In this first episode of 'Indigenous Languages, Indigenous Voices', she speaks about her bilingual upbringing, and about some of the differences between how Indigenous language is featured in post-secondary education in Aotearoa, compared with here in Tio'tiake / Montreal. She also comments on the seemingly contradictory calls to action from the Truth and Reconcilation Commission and McGill's own Provost' Task Force, about the role that McGill should play in Indigenous Language Revitalization. She stresses the importance of community involvement both on and off campus. Hariata also provides an introduction to her own research – as a graduate student in the Kinesiology and Physical Education Department at McGill, she is developing health resources in partnership with a local Indigenous community.
This archived audio from the original broadcast (January 27, 2020) also features music from Aotearoa:
Makutekahu, by Moniker
Aoteroa, by Stan Walker featuring Rai Hall, Troy Kingi and Maisey Rika
Walk Right Up, by Ladi 6
Don't forget you roots, by six60
'Indigenous Languages, Indigenous Voices' is a half-hour broadcast that airs on the last Monday of each month on CKUT 90.3 fm / ckut.ca. The main objective of this project is to give voice to Indigenous Peoples in and around Tio'tiake / Mooniyang / Montreal, with a strong focus is on Indigenous Languages. This project is also a way for me (Charles O'Connor, Métis) to share the findings from my Masters research about McGill's role in Indigenous Language Revitalization in a broadcast radio and podcast audio formats, because these formats will this be more accessible to people who might never engage with the final academic papers and presentations. Radio is also better suited to achieving the consciousness-raising and social justice aims of the project – and for hearing great music!
Tune in to CKUT 90.3 fm / ckut.ca from 8:25 – 8:55 AM on the last Monday of each month
Next broadcast: February 24, 2020
https://soundcloud.com/user-185808054/indigenous-languages-indigenous-voices-jan-27-2020
"I would love to see that there are more languages on display – that McGill becomes the kind of bastion globally that's recognized for their support and their development of languages beyond just the
