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The NDP government will invest up to $6 million to increase supports to Indigenous languages, helping to better train teachers and expanding resource development for early childhood education and kindergarten to Grade 12 Indigenous languages.

Minister of Education David Eggen made the announcement Thursday at the Tsuut’ina Nation just west of Calgary, saying the grant program will provide funding through two streams. Up to $4 million in funding over two years will go to First Nations colleges and universities, and Indigenous organizations that train teachers in Indigenous languages.

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And up to $2 million over two years will go to organizations that have expertise in developing Indigenous language resources, including First Nations and Métis communities, Indigenous organizations and post-secondary institutions that partner with First Nations groups.

“Education plays a pivotal role in revitalizing Indigenous languages,” Eggen said.