York writes new chapter for native languages (fwd link)

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Fri Sep 12

York writes new chapter for native languages
by Cara Stern
Canada

York University is giving First Nations students the opportunity to write their
theses and dissertations in native languages - the first initiative of its kind
in Canada.

Schools such as Trent University and St. Mary's University already allow
students in their native studies master's program the option of writing their
theses and dissertations in a native language, but York University is the first
school to offer it regardless of the student's program.

The planning of this initiative began three years ago, when a couple of First
Nations students requested the option.

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