2019's Bill C-91 to revitalize Indigenous languages in Canada faces criticisms over limited consultation, insufficient funding, and constitutional guarantees.
Critics argue that Canada's efforts to revitalize Indigenous languages lack consultation with Indigenous peoples and are seen as colonial. Funding for the Canadian government's legislation supporting Indigenous languages is set to expire in 2024 and has not been extended. Bill C-91, passed in 2019, aimed to revitalize and strengthen Indigenous languages, but doubts persist about its effectiveness due to insufficient constitutional guarantees, community credibility, and long-term funding.
March 07, 2024
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