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2022 Minister’s Culture and Heritage Circle Award Recipients announced
February 23, 2023 The Minister of Education, Culture and Employment, R.J. Simpson congratulates the 2022 recipients of the Minister’s Culture and Heritage Circle Awards. The Government of the Northwest Territories recognizes and celebrates the outstanding contributions made by individuals, groups, and organizations who work to strengthen the arts, cultures, heritage, and Indigenous languages of the […]
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Applications open for City of Toronto’s 2023 capacity-building grants for Indigenous-led grassroots groups and collectives
February 22, 2023 The City of Toronto is accepting applications for its capacity-building grants for Indigenous-led grassroots groups and collectives. Groups can apply for one grant each of up to $20,000, with a total of $450,000 available funding in 2023. First established in 2022 by the City’s Indigenous Affairs Office (IAO), the grants support multiple […]
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City of Guelph: City announces new community micro-grant program
Guelph, Ont., February 22, 2023 – Are you a local artist with big dreams? Are you passionate about building community in your neighbourhood? The City of Guelph invites you to apply for the new Activating Community Micro-grant program before March 23, 2023. The micro-grant program will accept applications from anyone. If you’re a grassroots organization, […]
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Microfilm containing historical record of Tsimshian First Nations found at farm in northwest B.C. – CBC
Feb 23, 2023 William Beynon’s work considered to be unparalleled in scope and detail The accidental discovery of four reels of microfilm that contain an extensive historical record of the Tsimshian First Nations is creating a buzz in northwestern B.C. Indigenous communities and in the world of academia. The microfilm turned up last week at […]
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Indigenous storyteller shares about finding identity through storytelling – paNOW
Feb 22, 2023 As Aboriginal Storytelling Month continues, those who have taken part in events throughout the province are sharing why the month is important to them. For Curtis Peeteetuce, honouring Aboriginal Storytelling is so much more than what the month offers. It’s about the custom of Indigenous Storytelling and its importance. Peeteetuce teaches the […]
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Hudson’s Bay Foundation and the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund Announce the Opening of Applications for Oshki Wupoowane | The Blanket Fund
TORONTO, Feb. 22, 2023 – Hudson’s Bay Foundation and the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund are pleased to announce that applications for Oshki Wupoowane | The Blanket Fund open on February 23, 2023. Oshki Wupoowane launched on September 30, with an initial $1 million investment from Hudson’s Bay Foundation and a commitment to direct […]
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B.C. First Nations Languages Report Shows Increase in Language Learners, Needs Long-term Support
February 21, 2023 B.C. First Nations Languages Report Shows Increase in Language Learners, Needs Long-term Support W̱JOȽEȽP, UNCEDED TERRITORY OF W̱SÁNEĆ NATION / BRENTWOOD BAY, B.C. – A comprehensive survey of B.C. First Nations languages reveals that investments in language revitalization are working, resulting in more B.C. First Nations people engaged in learning their language […]
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Special Statement by President Chartrand on Louis Riel Day
February 20, 2023 Winnipeg, MB, in the National Homeland of the Red River Métis – Today, the Red River Métis and the Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) pause to reflect on Louis Riel, father of confederation, founder of Manitoba and the province’s first premier. We must never forget this great leader, who protected the rights of […]
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Terminology Workshop – Nain
February 20, 2023 The Department of Language, Culture, and Tourism is hosting a Terminology Workshop from February 22-24 at the Illusuak Cultural Centre in Nain. Community members from the five Labrador Inuit communities, Upper Lake Melville, and the Canadian Constituency, to take part in discussing Old Inuttitut terms. There are currently 31 participants confirmed for […]
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Endangered Languages Project launches first-of-its-kind language revitalization mentorship program for International Mother Language Day
W̱JOȽEȽP, UNCEDED TERRITORY OF W̱SÁNEĆ NATION / BRENTWOOD BAY, BC, Feb. 20, 2023 – The Endangered Languages Project (ELP) is launching a unique language revitalization mentorship program to support people around the world working to strengthen their languages, often without formal training or guidance. Through the ELP website, language champions can book limitless free virtual […]
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