The University of Arizona and Department of Language, Reading & Culture invite you to the 28 th American Indian Language Development Institute (AILDI). AILDI 2007 will focus on a range of critical topics, including, grant-writing for Indigenous populations, advanced methods for language immersion teaching for endangered languages and skills in documenting Indigenous languages for the purpose of language revitalization. In addition the 2007 AILDI is collaborating with the UA Poetry Center in hosting a symposium: Native Voices with support from the National Endowment for the Arts. AILDI will have a special focus on Native poets, poetry readings, and writing. Our theme, Weaving Indigenous Voices: Telling our Stories reflects this emphasis and will be highlighted with guest speakers, panels, projects and films. The Native Voices symposium is MANDATORY for AILDI participants.

The American Indian Language Development Institute (AILDI) provides a unique educational experience for teachers of Native children. The AILDI format offers Native and non-Native teachers the opportunity to become researchers, practitioners, bilingual/bicultural curriculum specialists, and especially effective language teachers. The common concern of language loss, revitalization and maintenance brings educators, parents, tribal leaders and community members to this university setting to study methods for teaching Native languages and cultures and to develop materials.