We are pleased to present the Canadian Journal of Native Education theme issue "Advancing Aboriginal Languages and Literacy." This theme came about through two separate inquiries made to Jo-ann Archibald (Editor of the theme issues) by Eileen Antone, who was interested in Aboriginal literacy and Heather Blair, who was interested in Aboriginal languages. Jo-ann wanted to find a way to bring these two important topics together and to engage in interuniversity collaboration. E-mail and teleconference conversations enabled us to work together. This CJNE theme issue is a result of a successful collaboration at many different levels. We begin by sharing our individual perspectives and interests to the theme topic of advancing Aboriginal languages and literacy...