Though the use of languages has declined, that doesn’t mean lost forever’: First Light launching new Indigenous language revitalization programs – Saltwire

April 1, 2024

Programs come after federal government announces over $700,000 in funding for the organization

ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — First Light has received over $700,000 in funding to provide a variety of services, key among which are a new Indigenous language activity program, a language and culture camp, and an Indigenous language community library.

The organization says this funding will help urban Indigenous learn and re-learn Indigenous languages.

Funding needed

Stacey Howse, executive director at First Light, says the funding was urgently needed.

“Without adequate funding, these sacred spaces face the looming threat of closure, leaving urban Indigenous individuals and families vulnerable,” she says.

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