Manitoba Proposes Legislation To Recognize Aboriginal Languages (fwd link)

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Manitoba Proposes Legislation To Recognize Aboriginal Languages

Source: Government of Manitoba Posted on: 20th April 2010
Canada

New legislation which would recognize Cree, Dakota, Dene, Inuktitut, Michif,
Ojibway and Oji-Cree as the Aboriginal languages of Manitoba was introduced
today in the legislature by Aboriginal and Northern Affairs Minister Eric
Robinson.

“Indigenous languages have vanished or are in danger of disappearing in many
parts of the world and the same fate is possible for Manitoba’s Aboriginal
languages if we don’t act now to protect them,” said Robinson.  “This
legislation is the first step toward preserving and promoting Manitoba’s
proud Indigenous language heritage for the benefit of future generations.”

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