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The focus of this course will be an introduction of the roles, responsibilities, and ethics of Interpreters working in indigenous settings. Essential to this focus will be discussions and an overview of historical and current practices of working with indigenous Deaf consumers, related to interpreting land acknowledgments, interpreting in tribal communities, and an introduction to typical interpreting practices and the use of specialized signs with indigenous Deaf consumers.  Participants will have opportunities in assessing their current level of skills, and developing skills needed for interpreting in tribal/communal settings.

Educational Objectives:

1.  Participants will learn the importance of land acknowledgments and how to sign land acknowledgments with various tribal/communal settings.

2. Participants will discuss current roles, responsibilities, and ethics related to indigenous interpreting and team interpreting with indigenous community interpreters.

3. Participants will describe at least three major areas of emphasis and typical interpreting methods in various tribal/communal settings.

4. Participants will discuss and practice specialized signs used in various tribal/communal settings.

5. Participants will also research a variety of organizations that represent Indigenous Deaf groups, further developing their individual resources and networking with indigenous agencies.

6. Participants will analyze and critically evaluate the representation of Indigenous experiences in selected films and documentaries, identifying elements of power, privilege, and oppression. They will explore how these media portrayals reflect historical and contemporary society dynamics, fostering a deeper understanding of the impact of colonialism and systemic inequalities on how they might impact Indigenous interpreters in their own communities.

7. Participants will engage with documentaries and films that highlight Indigenous voices and narratives, aiming to cultivate empathy and awareness of the social injustices faced by Indigenous populations through participating in live Zoom discussions and sharing their reflective understandings.

8. Participants will articulate how media can be a tool for advocacy and change, proposing ways to support Indigenous Interpreters rights in their own communities.

Diversity Academy for Interpreters is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities. This Professional Studies program is offered for 1.0 CEUs at the Little/None Content Knowledge Level.

Diversity Academy promotes and supports policies of non-discrimination and an environment that is mutually respectful and free from bias. 

Requests for accommodations must be submitted to [email protected]. 

The proceeds from this course will be used to compensate diverse Deaf People of Color presenters and BIPOC facilitators in Diversity Academy.

Our courses are available to Diversity Academy members for $50 or to non-members for $75.

Presenter:

 Judy C. Stout is an enrolled member of the Lumbee Tribe raised in Pembroke N.C. She earned a master in School Guidance from Gallaudet University. She retired from Gallaudet University in 2014 after 28 years of service. Prior to retirement, she worked in Columbia, Missouri and North Carolina for five years ranging from providing support services to the parents of Deaf and Hard of Hearing children to Deaf adult services.  

Judy is advocating the rights of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Native Americans to assist with information referral to appropriate sources for support and assistance as well as working directly with the Lumbee Tribal office to promote awareness of Deaf Lumbee in our tribal counties to arrange and provide sign language interpreting services for them to participate our tribal traditions and cultural events.  

Judy is actively participating in outreach activities to promote the involvement of different consumer groups in various advocacy, political and voting processes at local, state and national levels. 

Judy is married to Claude L. Stout. She has two adult children, daughter-in laws, and seven grandchildren. 

Diversity Academy for Interpreters is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities. This  Professional Studies program is offered for 1.0 CEUs at the Little/None Content Knowledge Level.

Diversity Academy promotes and supports policies of non-discrimination and an environment that is mutually respectful and free from bias.

Requests for accommodations must be submitted to [email protected]. 

Cancellation Policy: 

In the event that this course has to be canceled, we will notify you within 48 hours. We will provide an alternative course date. 

Should you decide that any of these courses are not for you, you may cancel with a full refund before the first meeting. Once the course begins, you may request a course credit, upon review of reason for dropping the course.