• Acknowledge the treaty territory we live in.

• Acknowledge and understand the First Nation and Indigenous languages spoken in the area.

• Become familiar & support the First Nation and Indigenous local community events and initiatives that support First Nation and Indigenous cultures and languages.

• Become familiar & know with the Indigenous language schools and programs in your area.

  • How can you include them in your class, organization or school?

• Begin your journey to Indigenous Ways of Knowing, below is a helpful website to help:

  • ​https://www.indigenouswaysofknowing.com

• Incorporate First Nation & Indigenous literacy at your school or organization. 

• Engage and participate.

• Invite local Indigenous Elders and local First Nation and Indigenous speakers into the classroom, or your community program.

• Learn the local First Nation and Indigenous languages greetings and language by attending online and/or person sessions or courses.

• Research and incorporate Indigenous programs with the consultation of local First Nation and Indigenous Elders and community members (if possible). 

• Support and attend local Indigenous events.  

• Support local Indigenous efforts in their journey to preserving Indigenous languages. This could include helping with awareness, donations, fundraising efforts, Elder support, teacher support & technical support.

• Support social media efforts by becoming familiar or the organization in your area and support them online. Furthermore, seek out websites and app's that teach First Nation & Indigenous languages. 

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and, you can always ask your local First Nation and Indigenous communities on how you can help.