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Welcome to the Western and Northern Canadian Protocol
(WNCP) Aboriginal Languages and Cultures website. This
website is one of the ways to support the implementation
of the Common Curriculum Framework for Aboriginal Language
and Culture Programs, Kindergarten to Grade 12: Western
Canadian Protocol for Collaboration in Basic Education document
which was released in June 2000.
Vision of the Western and Northern Canadian Protocol Aboriginal Languages Project
Aboriginal peoples across western and northern Canada need to ensure the transmission of Aboriginal languages and cultures from the present generation to the next. There is a sense of urgency in capturing the knowledge of Elders and language speakers in their role as living libraries, "In many areas of Western Canada, Aboriginal languages are in danger of being lost. Unlike other languages, the Aboriginal languages cannot be revitalized or supported in other countries. The source of traditional knowledge and teaching is dying with the Elders. These languages belong in Canada. It is imperative that immediate actions be taken."
The WNCP Aboriginal Languages and Cultures website is one way to support teaching and learning and to share information about learning resources.
The WNCP Aboriginal Languages and Cultures Working Group
is committed to honoring the wisdom of the Elders Keepers
of Knowledge for their guidance and direction throughout
this project. The Elders remind us Our Way is a Valid
Way of Seeing the World.
In this website you will find
- WNCP Framework -
The Western Canadian Protocol Common Curriculum Framework
for Aboriginal Languages and Cultures Program (2000)
document.
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