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C.C.S.M. c. A1.5

The Aboriginal Languages Recognition Act

Enacted by

Proclamation status (for any provisions coming into force by proclamation)

SM 2010, c. 22

Amended by

SM 2021, c. 4, s. 1

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The Aboriginal Languages Recognition Act, C.C.S.M. c. A1.5

Loi sur la reconnaissance des langues autochtones, c. A1.5 de la C.P.L.M.

(Assented to June 17, 2010)

(Date de sanction : 17 juin 2010)

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WHEREAS there are seven Aboriginal languages currently spoken in Manitoba, being Cree, Dakota, Dene, Inuktitut, Michif, Ojibwe and Ojibwe-Cree;

AND

WHEREAS recent studies indicate that just 30% of First Nations people can speak an Aboriginal language well enough to carry on a conversation;

AND

WHEREAS the Michif language, a blend of French and Cree that was once common in Métis communities, is now considered endangered, as there are fewer than 1,000 people who speak it;

AND

WHEREAS younger generations of Aboriginal people are increasingly likely to acquire their language as a second language rather than as a mother tongue — a trend that is most evident among those living off-reserve in urban areas;

AND

WHEREAS Aboriginal languages are vital to the survival of the culture and identity of Aboriginal people;

AND

WHEREAS language revitalization can contribute to increased self-esteem, community well-being and cultural continuity;

AND

WHEREAS the government has a role to play in recognizing and promoting the preservation and use of Aboriginal languages;

S.M. 2021, c. 4, s. 1 .

Attendu :

que sept langues autochtones sont actuellement parlées au Manitoba, soit le cri, le dakota, le déné, l'inuktitut, le michif, l'ojibwé et l'ojibwé-cri;

que des études récentes indiquent que seulement 30 % des membres des Premières nations peuvent converser dans une langue autochtone;

que les jeunes générations d'Autochtones sont de plus en plus susceptibles d'acquérir la langue de leur peuple à

titre de langue seconde plutôt que de langue maternelle et que cette tendance est particulièrement évidente chez ceux qui habitent hors-réserve, en milieu urbain;

que les langues autochtones sont essentielles à la survie de la culture et de l'identité des peuples autochtones;

que la revitalisation de ces langues peut contribuer à la continuité culturelle ainsi qu'à l'amélioration du bien-être et de l'estime de soi de ces peuples;

que le gouvernement a un rôle à jouer dans la reconnaissance des langues autochtones ainsi que dans la promotion de la préservation et de l'utilisation de celles-ci,

L.M. 2021, c. 4, art. 1 .

THEREFORE HER MAJESTY, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba, enacts as follows:

SA MAJESTÉ, sur l'avis et avec le consentement de l'Assemblée législative du Manitoba, édicte :

Recognition of Aboriginal languages

1 The languages of Cree, Dakota, Dene, Inuktitut, Michif, Ojibwe and Ojibwe-Cree are recognized as the Aboriginal languages spoken and used in Manitoba.

S.M. 2021, c. 4, s. 1 .

Reconnaissance des langues autochtones

1 Les langues cri, dakota, déné, inuktitut, michif, ojibwé et ojibwé-cri sont reconnues comme étant les langues autochtones parlées et utilisées au Manitoba.

L.M. 2021, c. 4, art. 1 .

C.C.S.M. reference

2 This Act may be referred to as

chapter A1.5 of the Continuing Consolidation of the Statutes of Manitoba .

Codification permanente

2 La présente loi constitue le

chapitre A1.5 de la Codification permanente des lois du Manitoba .

Coming into force

3 This Act comes into force on the day it receives royal assent.

Entrée en vigueur

3 La présente loi entre en vigueur le jour de sa sanction.