Towards a new beginning
Subtitle: a foundational report for a strategy to revitalize First Nation, Inuit and Métis languages and cultures : report to the Minister of Canadian Heritage
By: by the Task Force on Aboriginal Languages and Cultures.
Contributors: Ignace, Ronald Eric, 1946-; Jim, Mary Jane.; Canada. Canadian Heritage.
Publisher: Task Force on Aboriginal Languages and Cultures
Published: 2005
Place of publication: [Ottawa]
Language: eng; fre
Number of pages: 155
Subjects: Indians of North America -- Canada -- Social life and customs.; Indians of North America -- Canada -- Government policy.; Indians of North America -- Canada -- Languages.; Inuit -- Social life and customs.; Inuit -- Government policy; Inuktitut dialect -- Canada.; Métis -- Social life and customs.; Métis -- Government policy.; Michif language -- Canada.; Language policy -- Canada.; Native peoples -- Canada -- Government relations.; Native peoples -- Canada -- Social life and customs.
Other titles: Foundational report for a strategy to revitalize First Nation, Inuit and Métis languages and cultures; Début d'un temps nouveau :; Report of the Task Force on Aboriginal Languages and Cultures
Description: "The Task Force's work was informed by values and principles taught by the Elders. It was inspired by a vision that sees First Nation, Inuit and Métis languages as gifts from the Creator carrying unique and irreplaceable values and spiritual beliefs that allow speakers to relate with their ancestors and to take part in sacred ceremonies. This vision sees the present generation recovering and strengthening the ability to speak these sacred, living languages and passing them on so that the seventh and future generations will be fluent in them. It sees these renewed languages as expressions of First Nation, Inuit and Métis nationhood in a country that has made itself whole by recognizing them in law as the original languages of Canada. This vision sees Canada providing enduring institutional support for First Nation, Inuit and Métis languages and Canadians of all origins, recognizing, sharing and supporting these principles and values"--Executive summary.
Notes: Text in English and French on inverted pages.
Includes bibliographical references: p. 137-142 (2nd group)
Co-chairmen: Ron Ignace, Mary Jane Jim.  Cf. Letter of transmittal.
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