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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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
Govt. Commitments to Languages
Significance of saving endangered language isn’t lost on Kaska’s last speakers
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November 22, 2023
Govt. Commitments to Languages
Plan for Yukon First Nations language education hopes to spark students’ striving for fluency
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November 4, 2023
Indigenous Identity
Who is the real Buffy Sainte-Marie?
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October 27, 2023
Govt. Commitments to Languages
Students in northern B.C. could learn Dakelh as early as the next school year as B.C. approves curriculum
Spoken by 625 people in Canada, Dakelh is considered an endangered language Officials from Prince George School District (SD57) and Quesnel School District (SD28), along……
June 22, 2023
Govt. Commitments to Languages
Efforts to save Wolastoqey language to get a boost from new language platform
Madawaska, Quebec First Nations working with team from Université de Moncton in Edmundston Larry Jenniss, general manager of Wolastoqiyik Wahsipekuk First Nation, isn’t fluent in Wolastoqey,……
June 17, 2023
Govt. Commitments to Languages
Quebec wants to exempt some Indigenous students from new French language law
First Nations groups filed court challenge against Law 14, also known as Bill 96, last month Quebec’s Law 14, also known as Bill 96, sparked……
May 18, 2023
Govt. Commitments to Languages
Kahnawà:ke receives $11M from Quebec for new cultural and arts centre
Groundbreaking for $55.746M building expected in the fall The Kanien’kehá:ka Onkwawén:na Raotitióhkwa Language and Cultural Center’s previous building is condemned and is slated for demolition……
May 17, 2023
Govt. Commitments to Languages
New program launched to help teach Inuttitut
NationTalk: The Nunatsiavut Government’s Department of Language, Culture and Tourism has just launched a new program to help teach Inuttitut. Tusâlanga is a project aimed……
May 9, 2023