Saagajiwe coordinator travelled to Paris, France to attend UNESCO鈥檚 launch of the International Decade of Indigenous Languages
Saagajiwe's Indigenous Program Coordinator, Justine Woods (TMU '18) travelled to Paris, France to attend UNESCO鈥檚 launch of the on December 13, 2022. The Decade鈥檚 aim is to draw global attention to the preservation, revitalization, and promotion of Indigenous languages. The high-level launch will involve representatives of UNESCO Member States and Indigenous leaders, as well as heads of other public and private organizations. The event will include a series of roundtables on linguistic diversity for peacebuilding, Indigenous languages for social inclusion, digital solutions for language and cultural accessibility, climate and environmental sustainability, and mobilizing partnerships and international cooperation for Indigenous languages. Invited by Canada's UNESCO commission, Saagajiwe's involvement will guide policy formation for culture, heritage, and language Indigenous initiatives at The Creative School and 吃瓜直播.
Justine Woods, coordinator Saagajiwe, outlines her experience at the high-level launch of UNESCO's International Decade of Indigenous Languages at Paris, France on December 13, 2022
December 12, 2022 鈥� 20th Anniversary of the UNESCO Local and Indigenous Knowledges Systems
December 13th, 2022 鈥� High-Level Celebration of the International Decade of Indigenous Languages. Opening segment. Speaking: H.E. Hon. Mr. Willie Jackson, Minister for Broadcasting and Media, M膩ori Development and Associate Minister for ACC, Government of New Zealand. UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, France.
December 13, 2022 鈥� Cultural performance by Ng膩ti R膩nana London M膩ori Club (New Zealand). UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, France.
December 13th, 2022 鈥� High-level thematic roundtable: Indigenous Languages, culture and knowledge for climate action and environmental sustainability. Speaking: Myrna Cunningham, Chair of Guiding Committee, Pawanka Fund (Nicaragua). UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, France.