First Citizens' Forum (FCForum) 2006

Theme : Aboriginal Education: Speaking Our Languages

Aboriginal Education: Speaking Our Languages Language Preservation Video (Quicktime Movie, 10MB)

Overview:
In March 2006, delegates from First Nations communities, Aboriginal political groups, Aboriginal leaders, universities and colleges, provincial and federal governments met with Premier Gordon Campbell and provincial Cabinet members. They discussed indigenous languages and the vast archives of knowledge and expertise that are held by First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples in this province.

For First Nations, Métis and Inuit, the teaching, promotion and revitalization of their languages and the knowledge held within are inseparable from building strong, healthy and thriving communities; from raising well educated and self-assured youth; from ensuring their own survival as distinct peoples.

For more information on the funding announced at the First Citizens' Forum 2006, please review the Forum News Release.

To learn more about the 2006 First Citizens' Forum, the themes and recommendations that emerged during the day, please read the First Citizens' Forum: Aboriginal Education: Speaking Our Languages Report (PDF 328KB) Adobe Acrobat Required

Huy ch q'u (Thank you)

The Ministry of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation would like to thank all the delegates who attended the Forum.

Secwepemc Language

Listen to a thank you message (MP3 581KB) to the Squamish, Tsleil-Watuth and Musqueam Nations in the Secwepemc Language

Wellenwí7skucw ne7elye ne Ministry of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation tsut-kucw es súcwentem ell es weswísentem re Squamish, re Tsleil-Watuth ell re Musquam es sxlítens-kucw ne temtmícws. Qwenén-kucw ell es súcwentem re stet'ex7éms es setsíct.s-kucw. Qwenén-kucw ell es súcwentem xwexwéyt re kekúkpwpi7 ell re kw'séltktens le sxlítens-kucw ne tmicws es xqwelél'ems-kucw ne Forum. Yiri7 re kukwstéc-kucw.

Translation

The Ministry of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation would like to acknowledge and honour the Squamish, Tsleil-Watuth and Musqueam who invited us into their territories. We would like to acknowledge the elders who sang for us. We would also like to acknowledge all the chiefs and their families for having invited us to meet in the Forum. We thank you all.

Nisga'a Language

Listen to a thank you message (MP3 581KB) to our First Nations partners in the Nisga'a Language

Hasakhl miinhl Aboriginal Relations ganhl Reconciliation dimt t'ooyaksdiit an diyeehl algax ganhl lip wilaa loohl gat ganhl miinhl siwilaaõinskw wilt t'isdiithl hahlaèshl iit hugaxam diyeediit. Iit huxw t'ooyaksdiit naa ant hlimoom wilaa diyeetkwhl saytwan.

Translation

The Ministry of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation would also like to acknowledge and thank the First Peoples Heritage Language and Culture Council, Ministry of Education Aboriginal Enhancements Branch and University of Victoria Aboriginal Teacher Education Program for their valued support and guidance in planning for the Forum. In particular, the Ministry would like to thank all those who kindly offered their help as workshop facilitators.