外流影片

The United Nations International Decade of Indigenous Languages (2022-2032) is dedicated to drawing attention to the critical state of Indigenous languages worldwide, the promotion of Indigenous language rights, as well as the considerable efforts made to revitalize, maintain, preserve, and sustain Indigenous languages. As AI becomes more pervasive in today鈥檚 world, careful considerations are required in terms of the potential role AI might have in the process of language revitalization. This session will explore some of the current dialogue on how AI can support Indigenous languages, the unique concerns of safeguarding the integrity and inherent knowledges contained within Indigenous languages, as well as the vital role of community involvement in AI development and management.

 

Bio:

 

Marsha Vicaire is a fluent Mi鈥檊maw (Mi鈥檏maw) speaker from Listuguj First Nation situated in Gespe鈥檊ewa鈥檊i, the seventh district of Mi鈥檊ma鈥檊i (Mi鈥檏ma鈥檏i). Currently, she teaches several undergraduate courses in Indigenous Studies within the Department of Canadian Studies at Mount Allison University. In addition to being a language holder, Marsha has decades of experience in the areas of community mental health, research, and education.