Anishinaabe Language Instruction Program
Associate of Arts
The Anishinaabe Language Instruction program is designed to encourage and promote the understanding and preservation of the Anishinaabe language and prepare the student to function as a language instructor. It is also designed to enhance student’s cultural awareness and offer the opportunity to develop a functional command of the Anishinaabe language, which can be further expanded through additional study or through contact with other speakers of the language. Students will gain an understanding of the structure of the language, learn pedagogical principles and methods for teaching Anishinaabemowin.
Anishinaabe Language Instruction Program
Employment Information
A language learner graduating with an associate degree in Language Instruction has promising employment opportunities. This unique qualification allows them to teach Anishinaabemowin to K-12 students and beyond, fulfilling a crucial role in language revitalization efforts. Schools and educational programs, particularly those focused on indigenous cultures and languages, increasingly seek qualified instructors to teach and preserve Native American languages. This career path not only offers the possibility of contributing to cultural preservation but also meets the growing demand for educators skilled in indigenous language instruction.
Salary Information
According to US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2023, the National employment estimate and mean wage estimates for the following are:
Elementary and Middle School Teachers...................................... $70,950
Other Teachers and Instructors ..................................................... $50,650
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term .................................................. $43,570
World Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary ......... $ 88,490
Contact Us
Michele Wellman-Teeple
Director of the Anishinaabemowin Pane Immersion Program
[email protected]
906-248-8472
Contact Us
LaTara LeBlanc
Advisor for Anishinaabemowin Pane Immersion Program
[email protected]
906-248-8463