Ethel Gardner

Ethel Stelomethet Gardner is a Stó꞉lō member of the Skwah First Nation and a researcher in indigenous language revitalization. Gardner's work focuses on technological innovation to support Indigenous Language Revitalization pedagogy She is currently the Elder in Residence at Simon Fraser University and the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology, having previously held faculty positions at Simon Fraser University, Lakehead University and the University of Alberta. Her numerous projects have focused on the use of innovative technologies, which notably combines human knowledge and computer programming. In addition to her Indigenous Languages literacy work, Gardner has focused on computer assisted instruction for initial teacher education using computer-assisted instruction, web-based writing and teaching tools, and audiovisual web communication techniques.

Publications Gardner, S. E. B. (2008). Iyómex, éyqwlha, yú: Wqwlha, language as musical space an aesthetic approach to research. Voices: A World Forum for Music Therapy, 8(3). Gardner, E. B. (2000). Where there are always wild strawberries. Canadian Journal of Native Education, 24(1), 7–13. Gardner, S.E.B. (2004). Tset hikwstexw te sqwelteltset: We hold our language high. Canadian Journal of Native Education, 28(1), 130–148. Gardner, E. B. (1988). Ka-im’s gift: A st:lo legend(With commentary by the author). Canadian Journal of Native Education, 15(3), 101–108.