Wednesday, January 10, 2018

Eskasoni chief promoting Mi’kmaq as an official language in Nova Scotia

​Supporting
 traditional language​
http://thechronicleherald.ca/artslife/1534144-eskasoni-chief-promoting-mi%E2%80%99kmaq-as-an-official-language-in-nova-scotia

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The chief of the largest First Nations community east of Montreal is leading an initiative aimed at gaining official language status for Mi'kmaq in the province of Nova Scotia.
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Eskasoni Chief Leroy Denny said in an interview he has already discussed the idea with Premier Stephen McNeil and members of his cabinet during a meeting the province's chiefs had with them prior to Christmas and they seemed receptive to the concept.
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Denny said he expects to have a meeting this month with Education Minister Zach Churchill. As part of the process, Denny said they intend to review legislation that is in place in other parts of Canada.
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