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International Year of Indigenous Languages
The UN proclaimed 2019 as the International Year of Indigenous Languages. In conjunction with this declaration, UNESCO launched a special website dedicated to the theme, which was commemorated by UNESCO members and partners throughout 2019.
Language plays a vital role in conveying history, carrying tradition and cultural identity, in relating story, distinguishing world views and sharing values.
In recent years, the Trust has worked with a number of Indigenous communities to share their stories in their own voices and, where possible, their own languages, through events, our Heritage Matters magazine and provincial plaques.
In Heritage Matters:
Intangible heritage, Autumn 2017
- Ontario's Language Heritage, by Elaine Gold
- A Thirst to Learn, by France Picotte
- Still Alive and Speaking, by Taylor Gibson
- The Elders Taught Me, by Brian Waabishki-makwa McInnes
- Clay Connection - Indigenous Living and Creativity, by Rick Hill
Voices of the landscape, September 2016
- Reconnecting with Cree culture, language and land, an interview with Bob Sutherland