Indigenous Languages
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Feds order audit of Indigenous languages office after complaints madeCanadian Heritage didn’t elaborate on the allegations against the Office of the Commissioner of Indigenous Languages, an arm’s-length office set up five years ago.CanadaMay 31
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Saskatoon production aims to preserve the Nakoda language through a puppet showA 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.CanadaMay 20
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‘Language is culture’: Manitoba universities to offer Ojibwe, Cree immersion degreesTwo Manitoba universities will receive a share of more than $4.5 million in funding for Indigenous-language programming, the province announced Monday.EducationOct 20, 2025
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Manitoba launches pilot project to translate gov’t transcripts into Indigenous languagesManitoba Premier Web Kinew says a new pilot project will translate transcripts from the provincial legislature into Indigenous languages, starting with Aninishinaabemowin.CanadaMar 31, 2025
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Free Indigenous language learning offered all summer at The ForksA local organization wants Winnipeggers to come to The Forks this summer and learn one of the languages traditionally spoken in the area.EducationJul 17, 2024
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Sask. government funds Indigenous languages programs in the northSaskatchewan announced funding the First Nations University of Canada for two Indigenous language programs: in Hatchet Lake Denesuline Nation and Waterhen Lake First Nation.CanadaMar 11, 2024
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Clock ticking on friendship centre Indigenous language hub as feds cut fundingThe Victoria Native Friendship Centre is hoping not to lose its Indigenous Language Hub after feds cut funding. To continue operating they need thousands more per month.PerspectivesFeb 8, 2024
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Listen up! New audio series highlights passion of Indigenous language speakersA new audio project called Words and Culture will expose listeners to a variety of Indigenous languages including Haudenosaunee, Cree, Athabaskan, Anishinaabe and Inuktitut.PerspectivesFeb 5, 2024
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Indigenous languages ‘are really suffering right now’ heard at Regina gatheringThe need to preserve and revitalize Indigenous languages is the main focus at a gathering that brought together Indigenous language speakers, community members and educators.CanadaJan 18, 2024
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Indigenous language revitalization efforts seeing success but need more support in ManitobaExperts say it's not enough just to teach language and writing in a classroom — students need immersion programs and mentorship, plus more media.CanadaDec 27, 2023
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