معرفی
Linda Pelly is a Lecturer in the Department of Linguistics within the Faculty of Arts at the University of Alberta. She serves as a CILLDI Instructor (Cross-disciplinary Institute for Language Documentation and Information Technologies) and teaches courses in the EDEL (Elementary Education) program. Her work focuses on Indigenous language and cultural revitalization through traditional knowledge and practices.
Education Roles:
- EDEL 460: Sustaining Language and Culture through Traditional Knowledge and Practices
- EDEL 595: Special Seminar in Elementary Education: Selected Topics
Research Interests: Dr. Pelly's expertise centers on strategies to sustain Indigenous languages and cultural practices. She emphasizes community-based approaches involving traditional worldviews, life cycles, and cultural celebrations. Elders play a key advisory role in her course designs.
Teaching Engagement: Active in summer terms (2021-2025), offering intensive sessions on Indigenous education methodologies. Courses blend academic rigor with practical community applications.
Future Works: Continuation of curriculum development for culturally responsive education programs focused on Indigenous knowledge systems.