- The Stoney Nakoda First Nation in southwestern Alberta is using the written word as a way to preserve its traditional oral language. Stoney is being taught to the 1,500 students on the First Nation, starting off a few years ago with a basic textbook. Like with many of the elders involved, the Stoney language was spoken at home when he was growing up. The Language Conservancy, a non-profit dedicated to preserving Indigenous languages, has been putting the material together. “Many of the Indigenous languages were not written,” said Wilhelm Meya, the CEO of the Language Conservancy.

Source: The Star January 23, 2023 23:44 UTC