Emerging from out of the Margins: Essays on Haida Language, Culture, and History (Berkeley Insights in Linguistics and Semiotics)

This book provides an insider view of Haida language, history, and culture, and offers a perspective on Haida culture that comes not only from external research but also from intimate knowledge and experiences the author has had as a Haida Nation citizen. The book’s focus on language – past, present, and future – allows insight into the Haida language documentation and revitalization process that will benefit other cultures currently addressing similar issues with their language. Being able to write and discuss Haida culture as an insider affords the opportunity to instantiate the role of a First Nations scholar including the intricacies involved in having a voice about one’s own culture and history. A First Nations person publishing a book about his or her own culture is a rare opportunity. However, such publications will become more common as other indigenous scholars and writers emerge from other margins around the world. Cover 1 Contents 11 Acknowledgments xi 13 1. Introduction 1 15 Part I. Haida Culture and History 29 2. Haida Mythology 17 31 3. Was New Spain Really First?: Rereading Juan Pérez’s1774 Exploration of Ha’ada Gwaii 25 39 4. Haida Humor 45 59 5. Why Raven Stole the Light: Revisiting Haida Oral History 63 77 Part II. Haida Language: History,Struggles, and Future 87 6. Haida Language: A Brief Overview 75 89 7. Rethinking Native American Language Revitalization 81 95 8. Linguistic Strategies Encountered at a Haida Immersion Camp 99 113 9. Revisiting Haida Cradle Song 67 119 133 10. Lost in Translation: Expressing Haida Ideology in English 133 147 11. Technology and Haida Language Revitalization 141 155 Works Cited 153 167 Index 165 179 Haida Mythology -- Was New Spain Really First? : Rereading Juan Pérez's 1774 Exploration Of Ha'ada Gwaii -- Haida Humor -- Why Raven Stole The Light : Revisiting Haida Oral History -- Haida Language : A Brief Overview -- Rethinking Native American Language Revitalization -- Linguistic Strategies Encountered At A Haida Immersion Camp -- Revisting Haida Cradle Song 67 -- Expressing Haida Ideology In English -- Technology And Haida Language Revitalization. Frederick White. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.