Mi'kmaw Language

• Indigenous youth camp combines traditional Mi’kmaw knowledge with STEM

  The free program for 13 Mi'kmaw youth provides hands-on experiences such as learning about fish cycles, building a sweat lodge and trapping.

  Canada

  Aug 16, 2022
  
• ‘Pronouns are lifesaving’: A look at the evolving language of pronouns and creating safe spaces

  Asking and clarifying people's pronouns has become more common, and for some, correct pronouns can even be lifesaving.

  Features

  Jul 18, 2022
  
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• Legislation recognizing Mi’kmaw as Nova Scotia’s first language is proclaimed

  The Mi'kmaw Language Act will take effect on Oct. 1. The province said the new legislation will support efforts to protect and revitalize the language.

  Canada

  Jul 17, 2022
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• App aimed at keeping Mi’kmaw language alive helping new generation of learners

  For many families, the Mi'kmaw language was tragically lost through generations, but modern technology may help turn that around. 

  Canada

  Jun 24, 2022
• N.S. introduces legislation to enshrine Mi’kmaw as province’s first language

  The legislation will be proclaimed on a date agreed upon with Mi'kmaw leadership, and it will take effect on Oct. 1, which is Treaty Day in Nova Scotia.

  Canada

  Apr 7, 2022
• Halifax residents celebrate Mi’kmaw language on Family Literacy Day

  The Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre marked the special occasion with a children's story explaining the origin of the Mi'kmaw Honour Song, told through the eyes of a residential school survivor.

  Canada

  Jan 26, 2019