Research and Development Department of MFNERC has compiled a list of upcoming language and cultural events in honour of International Year of Indigenous Languages, as declared by the United Nations to help revitalize Indigenous Languages.
R & D will continue to update the events list as other dates become available.
March 28 – 31, 2019
Language Conference Sault Ste Marie, Ontario Anishinaabemowin Teg Inc.
May 16-17, 2019
2019 Giving the Gift of Language Edmonton, Alberta SILC (Strengthening Indigenous Language and Cultures
https://sicc.sk.ca/2018-giving-the-gift-of-language/
May 16-17, 2019
Dreaming the Future Indigenous Language Planning Kamloops, B.C. Chief Atahm School Language Conference
June 6-8, 2019
Stabilizing Indigenous Languages Symposium Winnipeg, Manitoba Hosted by the Linguistic and Native Studies U of M
http://www.sils2018.ca/2019/03/10/sils-2019-on-june-6-8-in-winnipeg/
June 24-26, 2019
International Indigenous Language Conference Victoria, British Columbia First Peoples Cultural Foundation
http://www.fpcc.ca/email/email02211901.aspx
June 26 – 27, 2019
Building Stronger Societies Toronto, Ontario International Association of Language Commissioners
https://eventdex.force.com/BLN_RegistrationDym?id=a190H000006ph2AQAQ
July 8 – 12, 2019
July 2019 TPR-S Institute Kamloops , B.C. Chief Atahm School Language Conference
http://www.chiefatahm.com/WebPages/summer%20Institute.html
July 15-19, 2019
Language Program Planning & Assessment Kamloops , B.C. Chief Atahm School Language Conference
http://www.chiefatahm.com/WebPages/summer%20Institute.html
July 26 – 28, 2019 2019
Anishinaabe Family Language & Culture Camp 2596 Loon Drive, Manistee, MI The Little River Band of Ottawa Indians
https://www.anishinaabemdaa.com/pdf/Camp-Flyer-2019.pdf
August 19-22, 2019
Indigenous Languages Technology Conference Darwin, Australia PULiiMA
September 9 – 12, 2019
National Gathering of Elders Winnipeg, Manitoba Peguis Host Community
www.ngekanata.com
September 11, 2019
9 Month Language of our Ancestors Winnipeg, Manitoba 119 Sutherland – Manitoba Indigenous Cultural Education Centre
October 7 – 8, 2019
First Nation Language Conference Vancouver B.C. First Nations Education Steering Committee
http://www.fnesc.ca/languages-conference/
October 8-12, 2019
50th Annual NIEA Convention & Trade Show Minneapolis, Minnesota NIEA
http://www.niea.org/programs/convention-and-trade-show/
October 23-25, 2019
Honouring our Languages Winnipeg, Manitoba Indigenous Languages of Manitoba
https://www.ilmb.org/events_details.php?event_id=24
Oct. 30 – Nov. 2, 2019
Perspectives Conference Fort Wayne, Indiana Purdue University Fort Wayne
https://en.iyil2019.org/events/iyil-2019-perspectives-conference/
November 6-7, 2019
Language Keepers Gathering Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Saskatchewan Indigenous Cultural Centre
https://sicc.sk.ca/first-nations-language-keepers-gathering/
November 21-22, 2019
National Gathering for Indigenous Education Toronto, Ontario Indspire
https://indspire.ca/national-gathering/
November 28-30, 2019
25th Indigenous Education Conference Vancouver, B.C. First Nations Education Steering Committee
http://www.fnesc.ca/conference/
February 20-21, 2020
Manitoba Aboriginal Language Strategy – “Ki kiikidowininaand Maamawi’opiwin: Indigenous Languages Symposium” Winnipeg, Manitoba.
March 18-20, 2020
Think Indigenous International Education Conference
http://www.thinkindigenous.ca/
