Image From www.stoneyeducation.ca

By The Canadian Press

Currently 1,500 Students

Stoney Nakota First Nation introduces teaching textbook to keep language alive

Jan 24, 2023 | 10:54 AM

KANANASKIS, Alta. – The Stoney Nakoda First Nation in southwestern Alberta has come up with a new textbook and dictionary as a way of preserving its traditional language.

Stoney remains the first language for a majority of members on the three reserves that make up the First Nation.

The language has traditionally been passed along orally and there is a concern that it could fade away once some of the senior members are gone.

Stoney is being taught to the 1,500 students on the First Nation and started off a few years ago with a basic Stoney Nakoda textbook.

An advanced textbook and dictionary was introduced today to be used for teaching the language in school, along with a podcast where elders tell stories to keep the language and culture alive.

austria, united arab emirates

Nova Chemicals acquired for $13.4 billion in international merger

A few moments ago

EXPECTED JUNE 23

Red Deer city council sets public hearing date to explore Municipally Controlled Corporation

A few minutes ago

RECYCLING FEE SAVINGS

Red Deer utility bills see reduction due to Extended Producer Responsibility program

6m ago

Cherith Mark, the language and culture co-ordinator for Stoney Education Authority, says the students are eager to learn and having it written down will ensure the language remains for future generations.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 23, 2023.

The Canadian Press

For local news delivered daily to your email inbox, subscribe for free to the rdnewsNOW newsletter here. You can also download the rdnewsNOW mobile app in the Google Play and the Apple App Stores.