Indigenous language program in northwestern Ontario threatened by lack of government funding – CBC
Apr 30, 2025
Matawa Waka Tere program aims to keep Ojibway, Oji-Cree and Cree alive
Sarah Nelson says she’s been trying to reclaim Ojibway for years, which is why she’s worried about the potential suspension of an Indigenous language revitalization program in Thunder Bay, Ont., that she’s been part of since September.
The program is delivered by Matawa First Nations Management (MFNM), a tribal council that represents eight First Nations in Treaty 9 and one First Nation in Robinson-Superior.
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