From Spanish to English to Wit'suwet'inNorthwest coast artist Ron Austin (T'sek'ot) translated lyrics from English to Wit'suwet'in. The lyrics of Alex Cuba's song 'Directo' translated into Wit'suwet'in, along with handwritten notes. When Cuban-born singer Alex Cuba takes the national stage for a performance on Parliament Hill this Canada Day, he'll be showcasing the language of his adopted home — and it isn't English or French. Hope for future projectsAustin is hopeful having Cuba showcase Wit'suwet'in on a national stage will help its preservation. With a week left to go before the performance, Cuba sang the song over the phone so Austin would be able to make any last-minute corrections.

Source: CBC News July 01, 2016 14:00 UTC