Ottawa commits $39.4-million to support Indigenous languages in the Northwest Territories
The federal government says it is investing $39.4-million to support Indigenous languages in the territories.
Northwest Territories member of Parliament Michael McLeod announced the funding in the Yellowknives Dene First Nation community of Dettah on behalf of the minister of Canadian Heritage. The federal government says it has invested a total of $77.2-million to support Indigenous languages in the North since 2019.Yellowknives Dene First Nations Chief Fred Sangris of Ndilo said residential schools had a dramatic impact as students were prevented from speaking their traditional language.Dettah Chief Edward Sangris said revitalizing Wiiliideh is important, as there are few speakers left and some elders struggle with English.
McLeod, who attended residential school himself, said he understands first-hand the intergenerational impacts colonial systems have had on Indigenous languages, culture and identity.
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