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Title:

The Chippewas of Nawash Anishnaabemowin Digitization Project

Agreement Number:

LHOV-02-032

Agreement Value:

$48,508.00

Agreement Date:

Jul 14, 2021 - Feb 28, 2022

Description:

The mandate of the Language Nest is to support the language revitalization goals of the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation. The program has developed language resources that preserve our local dialect and provides members with accessible tools to support their language learning goals. We offer learning opportunities, training and culturally appropriate workshops in Anishnaabemowin. The Language Nest has taken action to record language speakers, many of whom have since passed on. Digitization of the existing recordings began several years ago. The next phase will involve describing, organizing, transcribing, translating and storing these materials so that they can be accessed by community members and other programs.

Organization:

Library and Archives Canada

Expected Results:

Purchase of cassette and VHS converter

Digitization of cassette and VHS recordings

Creation of descriptions, transcriptions, and translations to make the resources accessible

Location:

Neyaashiinigmiing, Ontario, CA N0H2T0

Reference Number:

129-2021-2022-Q1-LHOV-02-032

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Indigenous recipients

Recipient's Legal Name:

Chippewas of Nawash Language Nest

Program:

Listen, Hear Our Voices

Program Purpose:

Listen, Hear Our Voices supports First Nations, Inuit, and Métis governments and non-profit organizations in: 1) digitizing existing documentary heritage related to Indigenous languages and cultures, and 2) building the skills, knowledge and resources to do this work in their communities.