Indigenous Language Planning and Implementation

Candace Kaleimamoowahinekapu Galla (Kanaka Hawaiʻi & Filipino) serves as Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia, holding joint appointments in the Department of Language and Literacy Education and the Institute for Critical Indigenous Studies. Her groundbreaking work focuses on Indigenous language revitalization through digital technology and cultural practices, with particular emphasis on Hawaiian language education. Her academic journey includes roles as Program Coordinator at the American Indian Language Development Institute and faculty at Ka Haka ʻUla O Keʻelikōlani College of Hawaiian Language. At UBC, she teaches a diverse range of courses including Materials Development for Indigenous Language Learning, Technologies for Endangered Language Documentation, and Indigenous Language and Culture Education. Her research spans Indigenous language revitalization, digital technology integration, and decolonizing methodologies, with significant contributions through publications, presentations, and community engagement. Through projects like "Building Indigenous Language Teacher Proficiency" and "Living Our Indigenous Languages in a Multimedia Technology Enhanced World," she continues to create innovative pathways for Indigenous language preservation while maintaining her commitment to decolonizing academic spaces and fostering Indigenous scholarship.