Even mainland Japanese people are unsure of who they really are. Watch the first 1:30min of this video to see Japanese people answer the question "Have you heard about the Ainu?" |
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Recently there is a growing interest in Japan about Ainu language and culture. And efforts are being made to teach the Ainu language before it does die out. Here's a video of an Ainu lesson for Japanese children to learn some of the words of Hokkaido Ainu language. |
ActivityWatch this video from the 5:48minute mark through to the 9:02 minute mark.
Then answer the questions on the worksheet provided.
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Visit this website to complete the crossword.
www.tota.world/article/61 |
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This video of Miss Garrett making an Ainu pattern might help you understand how to make one successfully. Open the file with Windows Media Player.
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Here are some images of the Ainu people. Many of these images are from 100+ years ago.
Remember to be culturally sensitive as you look at these images. |
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