大象视频

A research team at the 大象视频 has received federal funding to develop new educational resources that support Cree and M茅tis language learners. Led by Professor with Indigenous Knowledge & Science, Dr. Arzu Sardarli, Reanna Daniels, Indigenous Education Lecturer, and Ting Zhou, the project 鈥淒eveloping Open Educational Resources for Cree and Metis Language Learners鈥� aims to strengthen Indigenous language learning by creating tools that help students better understand and pronounce mathematical terms.

The initiative began in October 2025 with support from the Department of Canadian Heritage. Over the course of the project, the team will work closely with Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Keepers, and two post-secondary students trained as research assistants.

Gathering Indigenous Knowledge

The project鈥檚 first phase focuses on consultation with one Cree Elder and one M茅tis Knowledge Keeper. Their guidance will help shape how Indigenous knowledge-such as tipi geometry, beading patterns, and oral storytelling traditions鈥攊ncorporated into the new learning materials. Interviews will follow Indigenous protocols, with a research assistant providing technical support, including recording and transcription.

Developing New Language Resources

In its second phase, the team will produce a downloadable audio resource: a Cree Dictionary of Mathematical Terms, designed to support pronunciation and comprehension.

The third phase expands into land-based learning. The team will create lesson plans and classroom activities that integrate Cree and M茅tis cultural elements with mathematics instruction. Four lessons will be offered in Cree and one in the M茅tis language. All resources will be made available on a project website associated with FNUniv.