CEO at First Peoples' Cultural Council I Champion of Indigenous expertise I Creating opportunities for Indigenous people in B.C. I Secwepemc Nuxwenxw
I raise my hands to MP Gord Johns, NDP Courtenay-Alberni, B.C., for speaking to the House of Commons about the lack of investment in language revitalization in the 2024 federal budget. Gord Johns reads a quote from FPCC's Board Chair, Carla Lewis, who highlights the dedication and hard work of communities fighting for our language rights to keep our languages alive. Now, more than ever, it is urgent to prioritize investments in long-term sustainable funding for First Nation languages and heritage. https://lnkd.in/gVw-fTtq
MP Johns shares a quote from Carla Lewis, the Chair of the First Peoples' Cultural Council of BC
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Language lies in the heart of culture and the revitalization of indigenous languages must be an urgent priority!
Tracey, thanks for sharing!
Thank you for highlighting this critical issue. Investing in language revitalization is not only about preserving culture but fostering community resilience and identity. How do you think further awareness can be raised at the policymaker level to support these efforts?