Indigenous Language

• Canada’s first Indigenous languages office aims to operate by summer, commissioner says

  Ronald 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.

  Canada

  Feb 6
  
• ‘Without language, identity is lost.’ Reviving Indigenous languages in Canada’s North

  Efforts to revitalize Indigenous languages are underway in Canada's North, thanks to dedicated elders, teachers, translators and broadcasters.

  Canada

  Dec 29, 2022
  
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• Proposed changes to language law will create ‘barriers’ for Indigenous people: AFN

  The Assembly of First Nations says the bill "continues the federal government's approach of privileging English and French while devaluing Indigenous languages."

  Canada

  Nov 29, 2022
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• Ottawa to invest $39.4M to support Indigenous languages in northern territories

  The funding is set to go to communities, organizations and governments to reclaim, revitalize, maintain and strengthen the languages.

  Canada

  Nov 25, 2022
• Dene podcast aims to share teachings about mental health

  A fluent Dene speaker from northern Saskatchewan hosts a 12-episode podcast on Pîkiskwêwin where discussions of mental health, addictions, grief and loss are discussed.

  Features

  Nov 25, 2022
• Dakota language classes to be offered in Saskatchewan high schools

  Students in grades 10, 11 and 12 in Saskatchewan high schools will find the Dakota language included within the Saskatchewan curriculum in 2023.

  Canada

  Aug 24, 2022
• No plans to include Indigenous languages to bilingualism bonus, feds say

  The 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.

  Canada

  Aug 23, 2022
• Canada should offer Indigenous language training, exemptions to public servants: memo

  The memo said some Indigenous public servants belonging to a network of around 400 who work for the federal government asserted the need for a "blanket exemption."

  Canada

  Aug 14, 2022
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• $11.2M in federal funding going towards teaching Indigenous language

  The Minister of Canadian Heritage announced Tuesday that $11.2 million has been earmarked to help fund Indigenous organizations around Saskatchewan.

  Canada

  Jul 26, 2022
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• University of Alberta summer camp helps Indigenous women learn Cree

  A group of young Indigenous women is reconnecting with their culture at the University of Alberta campus.

  Canada

  Jul 20, 2022