Indigenous Language
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New Bill paves the way for Métis Nation’s path to self-governanceA new federal bill introduced last Thursday in Ottawa will allow the Métis Nations of Canada to negotiate a new treaty through which they would achieve more self-governance.PoliticsJun 26, 2023
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Bachelor of Nsyilxcn language fluency sees first graduates cross the stageThe bachelor of Nsyilxcn language fluency celebrated its first graduates at UBC Okanagan -- the program is Canada’s first bachelor’s degree of Indigenous language fluency.EducationJun 8, 2023
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Lethbridge police to introduce new design incorporating Blackfoot valuesThe art will be displayed inside the station, as well as through digital promotions and will serve as a visual representation of those values.FeaturesApr 17, 2023
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Canada’s first Indigenous languages office aims to operate by summer, commissioner saysRonald Ignace was appointed to the role in June 2021, along with several directors, and told MPs that the main focus to date has been on staffing up the office.CanadaFeb 6, 2023
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‘Without language, identity is lost.’ Reviving Indigenous languages in Canada’s NorthEfforts to revitalize Indigenous languages are underway in Canada's North, thanks to dedicated elders, teachers, translators and broadcasters.CanadaDec 29, 2022
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Proposed changes to language law will create ‘barriers’ for Indigenous people: AFNThe Assembly of First Nations says the bill "continues the federal government's approach of privileging English and French while devaluing Indigenous languages."CanadaNov 29, 2022
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Ottawa to invest $39.4M to support Indigenous languages in northern territoriesThe funding is set to go to communities, organizations and governments to reclaim, revitalize, maintain and strengthen the languages.CanadaNov 25, 2022
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Dene podcast aims to share teachings about mental healthA fluent Dene speaker from northern Saskatchewan hosts a 12-episode podcast on Pîkiskwêwin where discussions of mental health, addictions, grief and loss are discussed.FeaturesNov 25, 2022
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Dakota language classes to be offered in Saskatchewan high schoolsStudents in grades 10, 11 and 12 in Saskatchewan high schools will find the Dakota language included within the Saskatchewan curriculum in 2023.CanadaAug 24, 2022
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No plans to include Indigenous languages to bilingualism bonus, feds sayThe bilingualism bonus is an extra $800 employees receive a year if they work in a position designated as requiring language skills in English and French.CanadaAug 23, 2022
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