Janne Underriner

Janne Underriner serves as an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Language Teaching Studies, Linguistics, and Native American Studies within the Schnitzer School of Global Studies and Languages at the University of Oregon. She previously directed the Northwest Indigenous Language Institute before retiring from that administrative role.

Her scholarly focus centers on linguistic preservation and revitalization, with particular emphasis on:

• Documentation of endangered Native American languages
• Community-based language education methodologies
• Cultural transmission through linguistic frameworks
• Decolonizing language pedagogy practices
• Indigenous language policy development

The Northwest Indigenous Language Institute operates as a critical hub for preserving regional linguistic heritage through collaborative community partnerships, teacher training programs, and digital resource development. While specific grant details aren't public, the institute maintains active engagement with Pacific Northwest tribal communities through federally supported language preservation initiatives.

Prospective students should note the interdisciplinary nature of her work spanning linguistics, education, and cultural studies, with opportunities for fieldwork in tribal language programs across Oregon and Washington.