 TIMELINE
Although the time span of every research study must be demarcated, this project had a fluid beginning and is hoped to bring benefits to the community that will last well beyond this timeline.
Alex Oehler first met with community stake holders in the summer of 2008 and continued to deepen these relationships after he moved his family to Inuvik in early 2009. Many dear friends were made during this time, and the hope was, from the beginning, that the study would possess a good degree of local ownership. Below you can see an approximate breakdown of the study timeline: |
 DELTA TIME / ACADEMIC TIME
 In the Mackenzie Delta clocks tick by a different pace. Although deadlines had to be met, a more natural and relational pace of life was enjoyed by all, one that is more in-sync with the vast land that surrounds the community. The aim of this timeline was to satisfy the academic expectations of a postsecondary institution, while not pushing anyone on the ground. Clearly this requiresd some grace on either side.
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AUGUST 2011
Mature current and potential learners of Inuvialuktun are interviewed in Inuvik |
SEPTEMBER 2011
Culture & language instructors in training at Aurora College and students at SHSS are interviewed |
OCTOBER 2011
More AURORA, SHSS students, and community members are interviewed
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MAY 2012
CASCA presentation on opportunities for language revitalization, Edmonton |
JUNE 2012
Thesis completed and submitted for review |
JULY 2012
Thesis revisions completed / Community report composed |
