Natasha Ita Macdonald
Biographic Data
| ID | 778448 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Natasha Ita Macdonald |
| GIVEN NAMES | Natasha Ita |
| FAMILY NAME | Macdonald |
| SIGNATURE | MACDONALD N I |
| AFFILIATIONS | McGill University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-0684-8275 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 2 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 4 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Protecting Inuit Language and Culture from Linguistic and Cultural Imperialism
This Inuit-led research explores Inuit voices on decolonizing English second-language (ESL) education in Nunavik by examining how Inuit adults and youth envision protecting Inuktitut and culture while framed by Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit. Thirty-two Inuit adults and 11 youth from three Nunavik communities participated in this research from January to September 2024. They called for decolonizing education by returning to traditional values (IQ) and f…
Protecting Inuit Language and Culture in Inuit Nunangat
Decolonizing education is crucial for Inuit communities, given the enduring impact of Canadian government policies on our language and culture through colonization. In a globalized world, Inuit must take action to reverse language loss and language shift. This examination provides Inuit insights of Inuit colonization context for education leaders in Inuit Nunangat and beyond. It underscores the far-reaching effects of colonialism on education and…
Intercultural communication in second-language (L2) learning via social media within the Inuit context
This scoping literature review examines the extent of research in second-language learning through intercultural communication on social media, specifically in Inuit (Indigenous people of the Arctic) communities. The investigation maps out gaps in the literature and explains the need for research in the Inuit context. Forty-seven studies and related resources are examined through a conceptual lens focused on the intersections between intercultura…
Why Inuit culture and language matter
While English as a second language is a component of the education programme in Nunavik, Canada, Inuit (Indigenous people of the Arctic) need to protect Inuktitut (Inuit language) as they navigate an online world where English is often the lingua franca on social media. Inuit qaujimajatuqangit (traditional knowledge) could provide the framework for decolonizing English as a second language education, as it has guided Inuit through centuries of ch…
Why Inuit culture and language matter
While English as a second language is a component of the education programme in Nunavik, Canada, Inuit (Indigenous people of the Arctic) need to protect Inuktitut (Inuit language) as they navigate an online world where English is often the lingua franca on social media. Inuit qaujimajatuqangit (traditional knowledge) could provide the framework for decolonizing English as a second language education, as it has guided Inuit through centuries of ch…
Intercultural communication in second-language (L2) learning via social media within the Inuit context
This scoping literature review examines the extent of research in second-language learning through intercultural communication on social media, specifically in Inuit (Indigenous people of the Arctic) communities. The investigation maps out gaps in the literature and explains the need for research in the Inuit context. Forty-seven studies and related resources are examined through a conceptual lens focused on the intersections between intercultura…
Why Inuit culture and language matter
While English as a second language is a component of the education programme in Nunavik, Canada, Inuit (Indigenous people of the Arctic) need to protect Inuktitut (Inuit language) as they navigate an online world where English is often the lingua franca on social media. Inuit qaujimajatuqangit (traditional knowledge) could provide the framework for decolonizing English as a second language education, as it has guided Inuit through centuries of ch…
Protecting Inuit Language and Culture in Inuit Nunangat
Decolonizing education is crucial for Inuit communities, given the enduring impact of Canadian government policies on our language and culture through colonization. In a globalized world, Inuit must take action to reverse language loss and language shift. This examination provides Inuit insights of Inuit colonization context for education leaders in Inuit Nunangat and beyond. It underscores the far-reaching effects of colonialism on education and…
Protecting Inuit Language and Culture from Linguistic and Cultural Imperialism
This Inuit-led research explores Inuit voices on decolonizing English second-language (ESL) education in Nunavik by examining how Inuit adults and youth envision protecting Inuktitut and culture while framed by Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit. Thirty-two Inuit adults and 11 youth from three Nunavik communities participated in this research from January to September 2024. They called for decolonizing education by returning to traditional values (IQ) and f…
Multilingual Education and Policy (3 works) · Ecology (2 works) · Indigenous (2 works) · Indigenous language (2 works) · Pedagogy (2 works) · Sociology (2 works) · Archaeology (1 works) · Colonialism (1 works) · Computer Science (1 works) · Context (archaeology (1 works)