AFN national chief wants Indigenous languages bill tabled this fall

If it's not introduced then, a cornerstone of Canada’s reconciliation efforts 'runs the risk of not getting passed by the House of Commons and the Senate before the next federal election,' says AFN national chief Perry Bellegarde.

AFN national chief Perry Bellegarde, pictured in an interview with The Hill Times' editorial board in December, says he wants to ensure there’s enough time for consultation and involvement from all Indigenous groups in the creation of an Indigenous languages bill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY JOLSON LIM

April 27, 2018

Assembly of First Nations national chief Perry Bellegarde says the Liberals should table legislation protecting and promoting Indigenous languages by this fall or risk not fulfilling a key promise that he considers to be a cornerstone of Canada’s reconciliation effor...

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