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Sorosoro – October 14, 2011
Māori in the spotlight!
Agenda
Running since October 4 up to January 22 at the Musée du quai Branly, Paris, the “Māori, their treasures have soul” exhibition is rich with 250 pieces and a one-off chance to discover Māori culture as seen by the Māori…
News
The Musée du quai Branly has announced the impending return to New Zealand (in January 2012) of all the Māori warrior heads remaining on French territory.
Blog
Beyond mere museum pieces, the Māori culture is also a language that used to be spoken by 97% of the population in 1930, but suffered a dramatic decline over several decades. Today the language is gradually regaining a place of its own, especially in the education system, as described here by Professor Richard Hill.
Soropedia
Nothing like a full Māori language description sheet to round out an overview, rich with details and links for further information…
But also videos
In New Caledonia with the Kanak
Back with Xârâcùù language teacher Marie-Adèle Jorédié in a learning session with the young children of her Bb lecture program. Video created in partnership with the Kanak Language Acedemy (ALK).
In Spanish with the Akele, Gabon
This week for our Spanish-speaking friends, a whole set of videos on songs in Akele language: fishing songs, ritual songs, lullabies, and a video on the making and the ritual use of ngongo, the Akele musical bow… quite a line-up.
And more info
October 10-11, 2011: a series of articles on Amazigh language in the Algerian press.
October 30 – November 2: STILLA 2011 – Symposium on Teaching and Learning Indigenous Languages of Latin America – at the University of Notre Dame, Indiana, USA
Please keep in mind all possible translations of the word BIRTHDAY are still welcome!
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