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Submitted by Geordie Nelson on October 26, 2023, at 0:02

I stumbled across this blog and actually only realized recently that there is now an Indigenous Languages Act. I am very happy to see this as it is such a clear step towards the Calls to Action in language revitalization, and well past due for this to be implemented. I recently did the Explore program which was a blast. I think this is a much better way to support the French language. I agree with you that it's not one or the other but both/all and I have been interested in learning nehiyawak/Cree. I would love to see an Official Languages Explore-like program, but where Canadians of all backgrounds could learn an indigenous language in immersion integrated with principles of reconciliation and a land ethic. That would be cool.
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