GNWT shares pictures from Indigenous Language courses

The GNWT’s Department of Education, Culture and Employment is sharing their experiences from last month with an Indigenous Language Training course.

The course was through the University of Alberta’s Canadian Indigenous Languages and Literacy Development Institute (CILLDI).

The lessons were held as an early celebration for Indigenous Languages Month, which is March here in the territory.

Pictures can be seen below!


(Top to right, clockwise) Gayle Strikes With A Gun, Linda Manuel, Kathy Pellissey, Dora Grandjambe, Shannon Kailek
Back Row – Jonas Landry, James Lockhart, Rosemary Andrew, Elizabeth Catholique, Jessiva Hval, Paul Boucher
3rd Row – Theresa Bonnetrouge, Dora Grandjambe, Mollie Oliktoak, Regina Lennie, Tracie Finstad, Berna Landry, Cheryle Herman, Gina MacLean
2nd Row – Edith Mackeinzo, Albertine Ayha, Mary Ann Vital, Priscilla Moses, Kathy Pellissey
1st Row – Dr. Jordan Lachler, Linda Manuel, Mindy Willett, Nora Russell, Gayle Strikes With A Gun
Front – Shannon Kailek
Cameron Wilkinson
Cameron Wilkinson
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