Supporting Mohawk Language Instruction
Government of Canada provides funding to the Wahta Mohawks
(firmenpresse) - BALA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 06/05/15 -- Department of Canadian Heritage
The Government of Canada is providing $72,614 in funding through the Aboriginal Languages Initiative to the Wahta Mohawks for language lessons and learning resources for 2015-16.
The Honourable Tony Clement, President of the Treasury Board and Member of Parliament (Parry Sound-Muskoka), made this announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages.
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"Aboriginal languages and cultures are an integral part of our country''s identity, and we are proud to support organizations that contribute to their revitalization and preservation."
-The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
"This support will help the Wahta Mohawks provide this important language-learning opportunity to their community. It will benefit them today and for generations to come."
-The Honourable Tony Clement, President of the Treasury Board and Member of Parliament (Parry Sound-Muskoka)
"Wahta Mohawks are pleased to be the recipients of federal funding in support of our language initiative proposal. This is an important first step in the development of a language program that will form an integral part of the foundation for healing in our community. Healing through language and culture is a renewed focus of our health and social department programs at Wahta Mohawks, and we are excited that the federal government has recognized this and has become a strong partner and supporter of these initiatives in our community."
-Philip Franks, Chief, Wahta Mohawks
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Datum: 05.06.2015 - 12:00 Uhr
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