We promote the Indigenous Language Fluency Transfer System (ILFTS) with hands on supports and tools. It is our explicit goal to show a pathway toward advanced fluency and support communities with creating and implementing the ILFTS.
Board Member, Elder Linguist, N̓səl̓xčin Speaker
LaRae Wiley is a member of the Colville Confederated Tribes, and she is the co-founder and Executive Director of Salish School of Spokane (SSOS). LaRae earned her BAs from Eastern Washington University in 1988 and 1990 and is a certified teacher. From 2003...
Board Member, Language Activist, N̓səl̓xčin Speaker
Michele is a board member, activist and teacher. She spearheaded the "language house" model during her PhD & post doctorate research in language revitalization, UBC and SFU. She is one of the few researchers to publish about assessment. She is of mixed ancestry, Syilx (Salish) and...
Board Member, Language Activist, Lingít Speaker
K’èdukà Jack was born a child of the Taku, and is daughter of Yvonne Jack, and grandchild of Evelyn Jack of the Yanyeidí Clan. She is a Taku River Tlingit, and was raised in a strong family that always empowered her to hold up the Tlingit values that...
Executive Director, Language Revitalization Expert, Bavarian Speaker
Sonja has been supporting Indigenous communities on their language revitalization journeys for nearly two decades. Her work in language revitalization is informed by a keen interest in continued growth, accountability, and learning. She deeply believes in...
Business Director, Language Revitalization Expert, N̓səl̓xčin Speaker
Christopher is the Principal and Business & Grants Manager at Salish School of Spokane. He holds undergraduate degrees in Spanish and Social Studies Education from...