Why preserving Indigenous languages is so critical to culture
Don’t Call Me Resilient - A podcast by The Conversation, Vinita Srivastava, Dannielle Piper, Krish Dineshkumar, Jennifer Moroz, Rehmatullah Sheikh, Kikachi Memeh, Ateqah Khaki, Scott White
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The revitalization of Indigenous languages is essential because language reflects philosophies that guide social, political, cultural and ecological relationships. As we look ahead to National Indigenous Peoples Day, Guest Host, Prof. Veldon Coburn speaks with Prof. Frank Deer, Canada Research Chair and associate dean of Indigenous Education at the University of Manitoba to tackle the issue of disappearing Indigenous languages and delve into how much more needs to be done to revitalize them and why doing so is critical.
