THE ROLE OF LITERATURE IN PRESERVING INDIGENOUS CULTURES One of literature’s most significant contributions is the preservation of Indigenous languages As many Indigenous languages face the threat of extinction, written works in these languages help ensure their survival Authors like N Scott Momaday, a Kiowa writer, and Alexis Wright, a member of the Waanyi nation in Australia, incorporate
Language is land, land is language: The importance of . . . Languages do not exist within a vacuum and languages do not simply “die ” With the advance of colonialism, capitalism, and colonial languages (e g English), Indigenous languages have been subjected to genocidal processes, governmental policies entrenched in linguistic imperialism, epistemological and cognitive supremacy, and continued practices of linguicide and historicide
Weaving Voices: The Power of Intertextuality in Preserving . . . Through intertextual techniques, Native American authors were able to challenge dominant narratives, subvert stereotypes, and assert their unique perspectives within the literary landscape By creating a dynamic dialogue between traditional stories and contemporary experiences, these authors crafted narratives that resonated with readers, both
Multilingualism: Opportunities and Challenges among the . . . Language and society are correlated with each other Existence of a society without language use is possible Using language between societies confronted with multiple challenges and issues
The Importance and Power of Indigenous Representation in . . . This essay presents an Indigenous student’s perspective on contemporary teaching of eighteenth-century literature and Anglophone literature more generally Noting the minimal representation of Indigenous writers in my own education, I argue for the importance and urgency of Indigenous representation in literature and academic environments I encourage both Indigenous and non-Indigenous