Edward John and Indigenous Languages

indigenous language: A First Nations chief from British Columbia is calling for urgent efforts to revive indigenous languages, saying their extinction is going unnoticed while the world focuses on the preservation of cultural heritage sites, according to CBC. Edward John, a member of the U.N. Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, told a news conference that ancient wonders are important but indigenous languages are "the essential component of cultural heritage" and should get international attention and support to ensure their survival. John is calling for urgent efforts to revive indigenous languages, and says their extinction is going unnoticed. John spoke Thursday at the end of a three-day meeting of indigenous language experts at U.N. headquarters on revitalizing many of the estimated 6,000 to 7,000 languages spoken by indigneous peoples around the world. How do you do it That the discussion taking place." "There been a large focus on literacy, developing books and calendars and dictionaries" in indigenous languages, John said, "but not as much of an effort in fluency." John pointed to Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon address in May 2011 to the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues where he said: "Today, one indigenous language dies every two weeks. Khelsilem turns anger over colonialism into motivation to learn Skwomesh3 tips for learning your traditional tongue New Canada 150 typeface supports English, French, indigenous languages "The priority focus that I hear from all of the experts is, create fluent speakers," he said. "That what you need to do. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.