Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and thanks to the Minister for that clarification. I just want to note the Yellowknives Dene First Nation consider the Wiilideh language a separate language, and I had requested official language status and the Minister has been interacting with YKDFN from time to time. In his February correspondence to me, the Minister said a suggestion was made to the Akaitcho Government to carry out a research study on the Wiilideh language to document its unique nature. Now, this is going to involve hiring a linguist and an academician, but I’m wondering if the Minister can say what progress there’s been on his research and has his department provided resources for such a study. Mahsi.
Bob Bromley on Question 130-17(3): Funding For The Yellowknife Dene Language Program
In the Legislative Assembly on June 12th, 2012. See this statement in context.
Question 130-17(3): Funding For The Yellowknife Dene Language Program
Oral Questions
June 11th, 2012
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