We call upon the federal government to acknowledge that Aboriginal rights include Aboriginal language rights.
Why “Complete“?
Bill C-91 “An Act respecting Indigenous Languages” receives Royal assent on June 21, 2019. Bill C-91 states: “The Government of Canada recognizes that the rights of Indigenous peoples recognized and affirmed by section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982 include rights related to Indigenous languages.”
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Govt. Commitments to Languages
We were punished for speaking our languages and banned from using them in the legislature. My speech turned a page
I spoke for all of the First Nations children, who were stolen away from their lands, their families and communities, from everything they knew. NDP……
June 11, 2024
Govt. Commitments to Languages
Mi’kmaw-language signs celebrate Indigenous history of 2 P.E.I. locations
L’nuey executive director says her ancestors would be proud Roger Sark and family stand in front of the new sign for Rocky Point, P.E.I., which……
June 2, 2024
Indigenous Languages in Canada
Toddlers get chance to learn Michif language in new pre-K program in Battleford
Living Sky School Division, Métis Nation-Saskatchewan team up to offer program A new Michif pre-Kindergarten program in Battleford is a collaboration between Living Sky School……
May 30, 2024
Commitments to Indigenous Languages
Sol Mamakwa breaks a language barrier in Ontario
The NDP MP speaks Anishininiimowin in the Ontario Legislature. https://player.vimeo.com/video/951306393?badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479 APTN News: New Democrat Sol Mamakwa spoke for 10 minutes in Anishininiimowin, or Oji-Cree in the Ontario……
May 29, 2024
Commitments to Indigenous Languages
‘Language is identity’: First Nation legislator to make history at Ontario legislature
NDP MPP Sol Mamakwa to ask question in Anishininiimowin on Tuesday Ontario NDP MPP Sol Mamakwa poses for a photo at Queen’s Park in Toronto……
May 26, 2024
Govt. Commitments to Languages
Six Nations works with National Research Council to digitize languages
https://player.vimeo.com/video/938854753?badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479 APTN News: Brian Maracle says he got a surprise phone call one from the National Research Council, or NRC as it’s commonly called. “They……
April 24, 2024
Govt. Commitments to Languages
Federal funding for Indigenous culture, language programs must be sustainable, say advocates
This week’s federal budget incudes $290M for Indigenous-led programs Belinda kakiyosēw Daniels works with participants in a cultural mentorship program at Sturgeon Lake First Nation this week. (Submitted……
April 19, 2024
Govt. Commitments to Languages
Ontario MPPs can now speak their own Indigenous languages at Queen’s Park
Kiiwetinoong MPP recalls being punished for speaking Anishinaabemowin in residential school Kiiwetinoong MPP Sol Mamakwa is seen in Eabametoong First Nation in this February 2024……
March 27, 2024
Indigenous Languages in Canada
Ottawa’s largest school board seeking Algonquin, Inuktitut language specialists
Representative says students have been asking to learn Indigenous languages The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board is looking to hire Inuktitut and Algonquin language specialists to……
February 10, 2024
Govt. Commitments to Languages
Everyone has a role in strengthening Indigenous languages this month
NationTalk: February is Indigenous Languages Month in the Northwest Territories. Indigenous languages are the foundation of the territory’s identity, pride, and community. This month, help……
February 1, 2024