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It examines the role that apps may play in language revitalization movements beginning with a literature review which focuses on the benefits and drawbacks of apps as a medium for Indigenous language learning. This paper continues with a review of 32 apps, discussing examples of different pedagogical strategies and trends seen across Indigenous language apps. The communitydriven app development process is examined, including funding sources, the role of development companies, and the level of input and recognition of community members. This paper concludes with a discussion synthesizing the findings ofthe app review in the context of the best practices and challenges identified during the literature review process. The original research conducted during the app review, and the analysis of these findings in light of the literature review, aims to make a contribution to the currently small body of literature focussed specifically on apps for Indigenous language learning.  \nKeywords: Indigenous; mobile applications; language revitalization  \n1 Introduction  \nMobile applications (apps) are an increasingly mainstream tool for language learning. As smartphones become the go-to internet-capable device, new apps are emerging to support a wide range of daily activities, including educational and cultural learning. Despite the recent proliferation of apps for Indigenous language learning, literature on the topic is scarce. Literature on adjacent topics, such as mobile devices as sites for language learning, and the implications of making Indigenous cultural content available online, offer some background when examining the specific topic of apps for Indigenous language learning. Both the literature review and the app review found that pedagogical effects of apps are difficult to assess, but the enthusiasm and linguistic pride generated around these apps have highly positive implications for language revitalization movements. Delivering Indigenous language learning content through the app format presents technological and social challenges; however, based on user reviews and comments, apps bring many benefits. Apps are emerging as a promising tool for language revitalization and maintenance movements that are encouraging Indigenous language use in daily life.  \n2  \n2 Methodology  \nThis paper is a synthesis of a literature review and original research regarding the nature, use and creation of mobile applications for Indigenous languages in Canada and the mainland United States.  \n2.1 Concurrent literature review and app review  \nThe literature review surveyed existing studies on mobile apps for language learning and mobile apps in Indigenous contexts. The app review involved a primary source investigation of available apps, intended to contribute to the currently small body of literature focused specifically on mobile apps for learning Indigenous languages. The goal was to illustrate the landscape of mobile apps, recognize trends, and identify the strengths and shortcomings of these resources in terms of app content and approaches to app development.  \nApps were investigated first hand for content and design. In order to analyse the user experience, various features of the apps, such as games and quizzes, were used as intended for learners. Customer reviews of the apps on the Apple and Google Play stores were also examined. Research was conducted regarding prominent Indigenous language app developers, profiled in section 4. The process of discovering and selecting apps for inclusion in the app review was multifaceted. 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