Finding Our Talk A Remarkable Legacy - Saanich
This episode tells the story of Dave Elliott, a Saanich fisherman who almost single-handedly resurrected the dying language of his people - Sencofen - by creating an alphabet system, recording the elders and developing a language curriculum for local schools. Though Dave Elliott passed away in 1985, his remarkable legacy lives on in the efforts of his son John and daughter Linda, teachers and language activists who are pioneering innovative computer programs and materials for teaching the Sencofen language. (https://www.mushkeg.ca/fot_season_one.html#FOTS1)
Finding Our Talk examines the state of Aboriginal languages within Canada and celebrates the many individuals, communities and organizations that are reclaiming their language, culture and stories.
Primary Title
- Finding Our Talk
Episode Title
- A Remarkable Legacy - Saanich
Date Broadcast
- Sunday 13 November 2005
Start Time
- 22 : 30
Finish Time
- 23 : 00
Duration
- 30:00
Series
- 1
Episode
- 13
Channel
- Maori Television
Broadcaster
- Maori Television Service
Programme Description
- Finding Our Talk examines the state of Aboriginal languages within Canada and celebrates the many individuals, communities and organizations that are reclaiming their language, culture and stories.
Episode Description
- This episode tells the story of Dave Elliott, a Saanich fisherman who almost single-handedly resurrected the dying language of his people - Sencofen - by creating an alphabet system, recording the elders and developing a language curriculum for local schools. Though Dave Elliott passed away in 1985, his remarkable legacy lives on in the efforts of his son John and daughter Linda, teachers and language activists who are pioneering innovative computer programs and materials for teaching the Sencofen language. (https://www.mushkeg.ca/fot_season_one.html#FOTS1)
Classification
- G
Owning Collection
- TV & Radio
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captioning Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Indians of North America--Languages
- Documentary television programs--Canada
- Canada--Languages
Genres
- Documentary
Hosts
- Paul Chaput (Presenter)
Contributors
- Mushkeg Media Inc (Production Unit)
- The Aboriginal People's Television Network (Production Unit)
- George Hargrave (Producer)
- Paul M. Rickard (Producer)
- Janice Benthin (Producer)
- Paul M. Rickard (Director)
- Paul M. Rickard (Writer)
Subjects
- Indians of North America--Languages
- Documentary television programs--Canada
- Canada--Languages