1. Our language journey: Commitment, awakening, and revitalization
Chief Leroy Denny, Eskasoni First Nation

2. PJILita’q Chief Leroy Denny Chief of Essissoqnik First Nation
Former Band Councillor
Former Teacher

3. community Population of Essissoqnik 4,500+ State of the Language
Goals of Chief & Council
Language Steering Committee
Language Domains
Eskasoni Language (stats, schools, community planning) (15 minutes)

4. Making language fun

5. Making language fun My Unama’ki
Chicken Run (clip)
Drop Box Link

6. Mi’kmaw kina’matnewey
Who We Are
Language and Culture Priority
Recent Events and Initiatives

7. Mi’kmaw kina’matnewey
Language Planning
L’nuta’ql Video
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8. Longitudinal study 2016-2017 MK Language Research Project
Mi’kmaq and English Language Skills
Grade Primary –Grade 3
Research Questions:
What is the level of Mi’kmaq language ability among students in the immersion program compared to those students in the regular program?
What is the level of English language ability among students in the immersion program compared to those students in the regular program?

9. Ns language legislation
Background Process Guiding Principles: Recognition, Visibility, Accessibility, Consistency & Stability Community Engagement Timeline

10. Looking ahead Language is Stronger
More Music, More Resources, Improve Accessibility
Podcasts, Videos, Vlogging, Apps
Professional Development Band Staff
Adult Immersion Create Develop Speakers
Document Elders Interviews