CBC Music Class Challenge with Kristi Talbot and Shawnee Kish

For CBC Music Class Challenge in association with MusiCounts, we chat with Kristi Talbot, Mohawk-speaking early childhood educator, and JUNO-nominated singer/songwriter and sister Shawnee Kish on their song “Yohahí:yo (The Good Road)” and the importance of learning and sustaining Indigenous languages in this generation.

0:04 - What are some things to keep in mind when singing in an Indigenous language?
0:34 - How is singing in Indigenous languages a form of advocacy?
1:05 - Why is it important for students to sing in Indigenous languages?
1:58 - What advice do you have for teachers looking to bring Indigenous languages and music into the classroom?
2:46 - Tell us about your song “Yohahí:yo" (The Good Road). How is this a good tool for the classroom?

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