Elements of Second and Foreign Languages Teaching to Indigenous Learners of Canada

The book presents a theoretical framework for different second and foreign language didactics paradigms used today in second or foreign language teaching and describes practical procedures and techniques that can be used effectively with Indigenous learners with respect to their own language, identity, cultural values and traditions.

A Québec Métis, Pierre Demers holds a Ph. D. in Education from the Université de Montréal. He specialized in Second Langages Didactics. He retired from the Université du Québec and the Cree School Board. He is now a part time lecturer in Education at the Université Sainte Anne (Nova Scotia) and a freelance consultant for language teaching to Aboriginal learners.