Carrying our languages forward

A Wabanaki language gathering

Nov. 1 - 3, 2024
Delta Fredericton | 225 Woodstock Road, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, E3B 2H8

Join us for the Wabanaki Languages Gathering and celebration. This inclusive three day event centring on “carrying our languages forward” will celebrate, encourage, and bring together the community members, educators, policy makers, scholars, advocates, students, and aspiring speakers who are collectively doing the work all across this land of honouring, reclaiming and revitalizing Wabanaki language.

Our gathering will feature Mentorship and Youth plenary panels along with a series of workshops on curriculum development, storytelling, language rematriation, best practices for immersion and much more.

Conference highlights

• Keynote speakers: Dr.Lorna Williams, Opolahsomuwehs (Dr. Imelda Perley) and Dr. Dwayne Tomah will encourage and inspire our attendees.
  
  
• Workshops and panels: Engage in interactive workshops that range from traditional basket-making to discussions on language preservation and cultural practices.
  
  
• Cultural activities: Experience an evening of storytelling, music, and social connection through open-mic events.
  
  
• Closing ceremony: Conclude with a powerful braiding sweetgrass activity and reflective ceremony with Rhonda Allain.

Whether you are a fluent speaker or just beginning to learn, the Wabanaki Languages Conference welcomes all who are passionate about language and cultural renewal.

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