In the June 2021 episode of Language Journeys, Hishinlai’ Peter shared some of the memories and experiences that have shaped her language learning journey with Alaska Native language Gwich’in, and how she teaches and encourages others in their learning. Hishinlai’ has spent many years teaching Gwich’in at the University of Alaska Fairbanks using an immersive learning approach for her students.
This program is the third episode of Doyon Foundation’s Language Journeys series hosted at the Morris Thompson Center. Please join the Morris Thompson Center and Doyon Foundation as they bring in Alaska Native language learners from across the Interior to share their journeys learning their languages.