American Sign Language

• All deaf Regina cast producing ‘first of its kind’ short film

  There's no other film like it in all of western Canada and maybe even across the country.

  Entertainment

  Aug 1, 2021
  
• Deaf artist in Halifax using her craft to bridge gap between two worlds

  'I'm used to putting myself out there as somebody who uses sign, but then you don't see other people making much of an effort to learn.'

  Canada

  Apr 5, 2021
  
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• Shaping Saskatchewan: Karen Nurkowski

  Sign language interpreter Karen Nurkowski reflects on working more than 100 COVID-19 press conferences, and the future of inclusion in Saskatchewan.

  Canada

  Mar 12, 2021
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• Ontario high schools can offer sign language classes in September

  Education Minister Stephen Lecce says school boards will have the chance to offer second-language courses in both American Sign Language(ASL) and Langue des signes quebecoise(LSQ).

  Canada

  Mar 11, 2021
• Black American Sign Language (BASL): Black Deaf Canadians seek more research, support for community

  In the U.S., Black American Sign Language (BASL) has a rich and interesting history, however, Black Deaf Canadians are demanding more research to be done for their own community.

  Perspectives

  Feb 1, 2021
• Meet Richard Martell, half of the duo that signs Nova Scotia’s COVID-19 briefings

  Richard Martell and his teammate have signed more than 100 briefings together, providing accessible COVID-19 information for all.

  Features

  Dec 20, 2020
• Report says changes needed to protect rights of deaf students in N.L. schools

  Provincial child and youth advocate Jackie Lake Kavanagh published her report last week after seeking feedback from parents and children.

  Education

  Jul 5, 2020
• Emergency funding relief for Okanagan parents of deaf and hard of hearing children

  The one-time emergency grant means that outreach services for Okanagan children who are deaf or hard of hearing will not be scaled back for at least another year.

  News

  Jun 12, 2020
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• Interpreting the crisis: Saskatchewan’s deaf community hopes for continued inclusion

  For many, the newfound ubiquity of interpreters in Canadian media is a long time coming.

  Features

  Apr 27, 2020
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• Sign Language storytime in Lake Country library makes learning fun and inclusive

  "Everyone needs to learn how to sign."

  Feb 18, 2020