The Authorities of Saskatchewan has introduced the addition of the Dakota language to the rising record of Indigenous language curricula out there for highschool college students within the province.
The Dakota 10, 20, 30 curriculum will be part of the opposite provincial secondary degree Indigenous languages curricula already out there, together with Nēhiyawēwin 10, 20, 30; Dene 10, 20, 30; Nakawe 10, 20, 30; Michif 10, 20, 30 and Nakoda 10, 20, 30.
Wahpeton Dakota Nation Chief John Waditaka welcomed the information, for the reason that variety of Dakota language audio system has declined. He’s hopeful introducing language courses into the provincial curriculum will assist reverse that development.
“Our Dakota Language is in a dangerous state, as we’ve got only a few fluent Dakota Oyate Language audio system left on Wahpeton Dakota Nation,” Chief John Waditaka mentioned. “Our elders have prayed for a approach to convey our language again for our youth.
“The brand new curriculum will help the revitalization of the Dakota Language, will present an genuine Dakota Oyate worldview for the larger provincial pupil inhabitants and can open the doorways for additional genuine analysis of the Northern Dakota Peoples.”
The event of this curriculum will happen in the course of the 2022-23 college yr, with anticipated implementation in colleges within the 2023-24 college yr.
The brand new curriculum aligns with the Reality and Reconciliation Fee of Canada Calls to Motion and the Inspiring Success: First Nations and Metis PreK-12 Schooling Coverage Framework, which establish the significance of Indigenous languages and the numerous function they play in preserving cultural traditions, information and historical past.
“The Authorities of Saskatchewan helps the preservation and development of First Nations and Métis languages in Saskatchewan,” Minister of Schooling Dustin Duncan mentioned. “Offering Dakota language curriculum ensures extra alternatives for First Nations and Métis languages to be discovered and utilized by youthful generations and helps revitalization of First Nations and Métis tradition and heritage.”
