Indigenous Languages
Pathways

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Learning about native plants can connect us to the places we live. Studying First Peoples’ uses of plants can teach us which native berries are edible and which are not.
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How do we reconcile past wrongs? Look at documents and objects from the Royal BC Museum’s ethnology collection and archives to learn about the effects of Indian residential schools and think about how we can reach reconciliation.
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Did you know BC is a language hotspot? Over 34 distinct indigenous languages are spoken here. Explore sounds, images, words and video about First Nations languages.
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This Week in History – Season 8 Episode 5: Language Revitalization
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Ida Halpern and Historic First Nations Song Recordings
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Have We Got a Story to Tell!
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Indigenous Languages Lesson Plan
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Lavina Lightbown interviewed by Imbert Orchard by RoyalBCMuseum
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Island of Voices by RoyalBCMuseum
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Thomas Moore after admission at the Regina Indian Industrial School.
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Thomas Moore, a Cree boy, as he appeared when admitted to the Regina Indian Industrial School in Saskatchewan, about 1897.
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Kamloops Indian Residential School
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St. George’s Indian Residential School
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Kelvyn
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Joyness
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Webster! Sophie Pierre Interview 1986
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Welcome Forest
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Boys at Map
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Watching Film
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Language Map
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Screen Gazing
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Picture1
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First Peoples Monitors
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Light Pillar
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Exhibition Visitor
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Greetings
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Our Living Languages Theatre
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Salish Loom
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Interactive Language Light Pillar
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Talking Stick
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Beaded Vest
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High-topped Moccasin
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Baby Basket
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Storytellers and Language Keepers
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Language Champion: Renee Sampson
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