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The United Nations (UN) declared this year the International Year of Mother Languages. Canadian Aboriginal Language resources may not be available in all classrooms yet but there are tons of valuable resources online.

Please feel welcome to post more Aboriginal Language links in a blog reply.
February 21^st is International Mother Language Day.

The United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO founded on the 16^th November 1945 had the goal to
build peace in the minds of men and support Indigenous groups. UNESCO proclaimed 21 February International Mother Language Day

to stress the importance of linguistic diversity and promote the use of mother languages, and protect native identity.

If you are interested in celebrating these human rights days in you local schools please visit these websites for information, free materials,
poster challenges, and event ideas.In Canada we celebrate the human rights, history, culture and healing of our aboriginal peoples
May 26^th National Day of Healing and Reconciliation (NDHR) and June 21^st National Aboriginal Day (NAD)

UNESCO Home Page
Human Rights & Equal Opportunity Calendar
Celebrate Canada- National Aboriginal Day!
Indian and Northern Affairs

21 Feb 2008
Jannica R Hoskins

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