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Cree official language in Maskwacis territory
June 24, 2016. Cree is the official language of the Maskwacis territory. After adopting the resolution on May 4, the Chiefs and councils of Samson Cree Nation, Ermineskin Cree Nation, Louis Bull Tribe and Montana First Nation had the official signing ceremonies of the Maskwacis Nehiyawewin Declaration on June 21. “You may not fully realize the impact you have made with this step of not only reclaiming but declaring Cree the official language for our territory for it has gone around the world. Other Indigenous people are fully empowered to follow your lead,” said International Chief Dr. Wilton Littlechild, who presented Maskwacis’ declaration and resolution to the United Nations in May. According to the UN, an Indigenous language dies every two weeks.
Chiefs from Samson Cree Nation, Ermineskin Cree Nation, Louis Bull Tribe and Montana First Nation sign the Maskwacis Nehiyawewin Declaration. (Photo: provided)