Initiatives to Save Language Many local initiatives such as: -Teaching FN Language in schools -Teaching FN Language on reserves -Creating dictionaries for FN Languages -Creating books and learning resources written in FN languages -Developing computer keyboards Dave Elliot, custodian that created an alphabet for students -created the Sencoein Alphabet -recording songs and stories in FN languages
Language Revitalization program Cowichan Tribes Language Project: Creation of a Cowichan Dictionary Six schools in the school district offer language programs Community Language sessions (free) Malaspina University College offers Language courses Traditional language is now being used in local churches results: before the program started only 1 person could read and write the language – now there are 12
Why Language is important