Canada's New Government Supports the Tellqelmucw Secwepemc Heritage Society (fwd)

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CANADA\'S NEW GOVERNMENT SUPPORTS THE TELLQELMUCW SECWEPEMC HERITAGE SOCIETY 

http://www.cnw.ca/fr/releases/archive/January2007/09/c4386.html

      CHASE, BC, Jan. 9 /CNW Telbec/ - On behalf of the Honourable Beverley J.
Oda, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Status of Women, Colin Mayes, Member of
Parliament (Okanagan-Shuswap), today announced funding of $49,968 for the
Tellqelmucw Secwepemc Heritage Society. The funds will help the Society create
a website to offer young Canadians a virtual journey through the Secwepemc
territory.
    "Canada's New Government is committed to our young people and, by
providing resources for the community, this project will promote the language
and culture of the Secwepemc people," said Minister Oda.
    "Our support will contribute to the development of interactive online
learning material for Secwepemc language immersion programs for students from
pre-school to grade nine," said Mr. Mayes. "The community will have an
opportunity to contribute their traditional knowledge and to showcase their
rich cultural and linguistic resources."
    "This project will introduce all Canadians to the culture of the
Secwepmec people of central British Columbia," said Robert Matthew, President
of the Tellqelmucw Secwepemc Heritage Society. "Sharing First Nations
perspectives is critical to understanding Canada's mosaic, and this website
will enhance the cultural identity of the Secwepemc people in our diverse
society."
    The Secwepemc Corridor Journey will bring Internet users through the
Secwepemc territory. At each stop along the way, they will learn about the
history, people, stories, and language of the region. The journey will include
information about the 17 Secwepemc bands, as well as information on Aboriginal
language immersion programs and resources.
    The Tellqelmucw Secwepemc Heritage Society has a mandate to cooperate
with other groups to make available materials for the advancement, retention,
and development of the Secwepemc (Shuswap) language and traditional practices.
The Society is active in promoting the language and culture of the Secwepemc
people through language revitalisation initiatives.
    Canada's New Government will provide funding through the Canadian Culture
Online strategy of the Department of Canadian Heritage, which encourages a
uniquely Canadian presence on the Internet. The Department works with
creators, cultural industries, communities, and institutions to produce and
make available to Canadians the digital cultural content that will help
promote Canada's rich culture, history, arts, and heritage.
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