August 2015
Province of Manitoba to implement an Aboriginal Languages Strategy
September 28, 2015
Let’s Speak Ojibwe
hosted by Jason Parenteau
This weekly cultural program provides parents, children, and individuals of all ages with a chance to learn the Ojibwe language through fun and engaging classroom sessions.
More information and registration forms can be found at Wii Chiiwaakanak Learning Centre - Let’s Speak Ojibwe.
Download Let's Speak Ojibwe poster
Pow Wow Club
hosted by CoCo (Ray Stevenson) and Rhonda James
This weekly program provides children, youth, and families with an opportunity to learn the art of traditional dancing, along with song and drum teachings. This program is open to all families and individuals regardless of age, knowledge, and ability.
More information and registration forms can be found at Wii Chiiwaakanak Learning Centre – Pow Wow Club.
Let’s Speak Cree
hosted by Grace Shedler
This weekly cultural program provides parents, children, and individuals of all ages with a chance to learn about the Cree language through fun and engaging classroom sessions.
More information and registration forms can be found at Wii Chiiwaakanak Learning Centre – Let’s Speak Cree.
Province of Manitoba to implement an Aboriginal Languages Strategy
September 28, 2015
In response to the recommendations in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s report, the Province of Manitoba has developed a partnership with educational leaders to preserve Aboriginal languages.
Elders from all seven Aboriginal language groups recognized in Manitoba assisted with the developments of the following goals of the Manitoba Aboriginal Language Strategy:
- develop a system for sharing resources and expertise,
- create a partnership agreement to keep Aboriginal languages alive,
- establish an Indigenous research group focusing on Aboriginal languages,
- develop a communication strategy to promote Aboriginal languages; and
- promote and develop land-based teacher training with the purpose of producing more fluent speakers/teachers.
Find more information on the Province’s original news release at Province of Manitoba - Province Announces Historic Partnership To Protect, Promote Aboriginal Languages.
