Language
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Akwesasne elder makes history as first graduate of McGill’s Indigenous languages PhD programAt 73, Mary Onwá Tekahawáhkwen Macdonald is the first graduate of McGill’s Indigenous language revitalization PhD program.CanadaNov 13
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Saskatoon production aims to preserve the Nakoda language through a puppet showA new puppet show teaching the endangered Nakoda language is hitting screens in the coming year, with the crew saying nothing like this has ever been done to preserve the language.CanadaMay 19
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Communities from across Saskatchewan gather to discuss preserving Indigenous languageSaskatchewan has many different Indigenous languages and dialects as it is an important part of culture. The Language Keepers Gathering opened up talks about preserving language.CanadaNov 5, 2025
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Feds increase French language funding for Alberta government servicesCulture Minister Tanya Fir says the funding will build on past efforts to make government services and resources available in French.CanadaDec 17, 2024
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Blood Tribe and Blackfoot Confederacy host 3-day language conferenceWith many Indigenous languages facing endangerment, the Blackfoot Confederacy is taking steps to preserve and protect their language.EducationJun 18, 2024
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Century-old schoolhouse repurposed as language school for Squamish Nation’s youngestA 112-year-old Vancouver schoolhouse has been repurposed by the Squamish Nation to immerse their youngest children in a language that was once on the verge of extinction.CanadaMar 8, 2024
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Listen up! New audio series highlights passion of Indigenous language speakersA new audio project called Words and Culture will expose listeners to a variety of Indigenous languages including Haudenosaunee, Cree, Athabaskan, Anishinaabe and Inuktitut.PerspectivesFeb 5, 2024
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Indigenous language revitalization efforts seeing success but need more support in ManitobaExperts say it's not enough just to teach language and writing in a classroom — students need immersion programs and mentorship, plus more media.CanadaDec 27, 2023
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Percentage of French speakers in N.B. rises from 2016 but down from historic highFrench speakers made up 41.9 per cent of New Brunswick's population in 2021, which is nearly identical to numbers seen in 1991, but still lower than the all-time recorded high.CanadaAug 24, 2023
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Warman becomes first Saskatchewan city to require updated disability signageWarman is the first municipality in Saskatchewan with a requirement that all accessible parking stalls have up-to-date symbols and signage.CanadaAug 13, 2023
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