Language

• Century-old schoolhouse repurposed as language school for Squamish Nation’s youngest

  A 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.

  Canada

  Mar 8
  
• Listen up! New audio series highlights passion of Indigenous language speakers

  A new audio project called Words and Culture will expose listeners to a variety of Indigenous languages including Haudenosaunee, Cree, Athabaskan, Anishinaabe and Inuktitut.

  Perspectives

  Feb 5
  
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• Indigenous language revitalization efforts seeing success but need more support in Manitoba

  Experts say it's not enough just to teach language and writing in a classroom — students need immersion programs and mentorship, plus more media.

  Canada

  Dec 27, 2023
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• Percentage of French speakers in N.B. rises from 2016 but down from historic high

  French 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.

  Canada

  Aug 24, 2023
• Warman becomes first Saskatchewan city to require updated disability signage

  Warman is the first municipality in Saskatchewan with a requirement that all accessible parking stalls have up-to-date symbols and signage.

  Canada

  Aug 13, 2023
• Edmonton Elks continue to forge ahead with multilingual broadcasts

  On Saturday night, the Edmonton Elks' home game versus the B.C. Lions will be the first pro football contest to be broadcast in Punjabi.

  Canada

  Jul 28, 2023
• 23 Quebec municipalities to fight Bill 96 in court

  Mayors of 23 communities in Quebec say Bill 96 threatens the bilingual status of their cities and towns as well as how they communicate internally or with their residents.

  Canada

  Jun 7, 2023
• New court challenge against Bill 96 argues it tries to ‘abolish individual rights’

  A lawsuit contending that six individuals are the victims of the effects of Bill 96, Quebec's modified language law, has been filed in court.

  Canada

  May 31, 2023
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• Kingston Indigenous Languages Nest receiving provincial grant

  On Sunday, following Kingston Indigenous Language Nest's annual general meeting, it was announced that the Trillium Foundation is granting KILN $90,000.

  Canada

  Apr 23, 2023
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• Blackfoot culture becomes part of school meal planning in Fort Macleod, Alta.

  Elders are joining students during meal times to share stories and Indigenous culture.

  Canada

  Mar 6, 2023