Language

• Saskatoon production aims to preserve the Nakoda language through a puppet show

  A 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.

  Canada

  May 20
  
• Communities from across Saskatchewan gather to discuss preserving Indigenous language

  Saskatchewan 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.

  Canada

  Nov 5, 2025
  
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• Feds increase French language funding for Alberta government services

  Culture Minister Tanya Fir says the funding will build on past efforts to make government services and resources available in French.

  Canada

  Dec 17, 2024
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• Blood Tribe and Blackfoot Confederacy host 3-day language conference

  With many Indigenous languages facing endangerment, the Blackfoot Confederacy is taking steps to preserve and protect their language.

  Education

  Jun 18, 2024
• 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, 2024
• 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, 2024
• 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
• 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
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• 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
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• 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