Languages

• 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
  
• 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
  
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• Stoney Nakoda First Nation introduces teaching textbook to keep traditional language alive

  The Stoney Nakoda First Nation in southwestern Alberta has come up with a new textbook and dictionary as a way of preserving its traditional language.

  Canada

  Jan 23, 2023
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• Immigration drives rise of South Asian languages in Canada: census

  The release, which reflects data from 2017 to 2021, sheds light on the state of English, French and non-official languages in the country.

  Canada

  Aug 17, 2022
• Canadians report greater attachment to their language than country, poll shows

  The survey found 88 per cent of respondents reported a strong sense of attachment to their primary language, whereas 85 per cent reported the same for Canada.

  Canada

  Aug 11, 2022
• Museum London to offer multilingual tours for the first time

  Museum London's tours will be part of a free event on Thurs. Aug. 11, and will be provided in Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin and Farsi.

  Canada

  Aug 7, 2022
• International Mother Language Day could become new national holiday

  The UN has recognized International Mother Language Day for 20 years. Senator Mobina Jaffer introduced a new bill to make it a nationally recognized holiday.

  Canada

  Feb 21, 2020
• Alberta Health Services offers information in 8 additional languages

  Alberta Health Services' translations are available in Arabic, Mandarin, Cantonese, French, Punjabi, Spanish, Vietnamese and Tigrinya.

  Canada

  Jan 29, 2020
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• N.B. working group to look at economic benefits of bilingualism

  The group, working with other community leaders and business representatives, will try to increase the benefits of bilingualism in the province.

  Canada

  Jun 3, 2019
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• ‘You can understand the world so much better’: Montreal student speaks 19 languages

  At the age of 20, the Montreal linguistics student can already speak 19 different languages, most of which he taught himself through a combination of internet videos, music and conversation with friends.

  Canada

  May 26, 2019