Yukon minister reaffirms commitment to Indigenous language revitalization
April 1, 2025
Yukon Minister of Education Jeanie McLean marked National Indigenous Languages Day by highlighting efforts to preserve Yukon First Nations languages in Canada. The territorial government invests $1.19 million annually in the Yukon Native Language Centre to support language learning and preservation. Programs in Yukon schools allow students to earn credits for learning their language from Elders and Knowledge Keepers. McLean encouraged all Yukoners to support Indigenous language efforts.
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