Resource Library
Count: 58
| Resource | Website | Category >> Sub Category | Type | Provider |
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| Oshki Wupoowane – The Blanket Fund | https://downiewenjack.ca/the-blanket-fund |
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Funding | Charity |
| Description: Oshki Wupoowane launched on September 30, with an initial $1 million investment from Hudson’s Bay Foundation and a commitment to direct 100% of net proceeds from the sale of all HBC Point Blankets to The Blanket Fund moving forward. Since then, The Blanket Fund has grown to more than $1.5 million, which will be disbursed to successful applicants over multiple years. Through two grant streams, The Blanket Fund will provide support for Indigenous cultural, artistic, and educational activities. Indigenous people, as well as Indigenous-led initiatives and organizations in Canada, are eligible. • Application Deadline: Applications are accepted on a quarterly basis. Next application intake closes on June 12, 2025 11:59PM EST. • Amount: $1,500-$15,000. • Region: Canada-wide. |
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| Oshki Wupoowane – The Blanket Fund | https://downiewenjack.ca/the-blanket-fund |
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Funding | Charity |
| Description: Oshki Wupoowane launched on September 30, with an initial $1 million investment from Hudson’s Bay Foundation and a commitment to direct 100% of net proceeds from the sale of all HBC Point Blankets to The Blanket Fund moving forward. Since then, The Blanket Fund has grown to more than $1.5 million, which will be disbursed to successful applicants over multiple years. Through two grant streams, The Blanket Fund will provide support for Indigenous cultural, artistic, and educational activities. Indigenous people, as well as Indigenous-led initiatives and organizations in Canada, are eligible. • Application Deadline: Applications are accepted on a quarterly basis. Next application intake closes on June 12, 2025 11:59PM EST. • Amount: $1,500-$15,000. • Region: Canada-wide. |
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| Air Canada Corporate Giving | https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/home/about/corporate-responsibility/community.html |
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Funding | Corporate |
| Description: Funding of events in exchange for brand visibility. |
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| Building communities through Arts and Heritage - Community Anniversaries | http://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/building-communities/anniversaries.html |
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Funding | Federal |
| Description: Building Communities through Arts and Heritage – Community Anniversaries component provides funding to local groups for non-recurring local events, with or without a minor capital project. • Application Deadline: April 30 for events that will occur during the next calendar year. • Amount: Applicants may request up to 100 per cent of eligible expenses to a maximum of $200,000. • Region: Across Canada. |
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| Canada Cultural Spaces Fund | https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/cultural-spaces-fund.html |
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Funding | Federal |
| Description: Information on the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund, The fund supports renovation and construction projects, the acquisition of specialized equipment, and feasibility studies related to cultural spaces. |
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| Canada Media Fund | https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/media-fund.html |
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Funding | Federal |
| Description: The Canada Media Fund (CMF) supports the creation of popular, innovative Canadian content and software applications. The CMF receives contributions from the Government of Canada and Canada’s cable, satellite and Internet Protocol television (IPTV) distributors. The CMF is a not-for-profit corporation that supports the Canadian television and digital media industries through two streams of funding. |
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| Canadian Heritage- Local Festivals | https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/building-communities/festivals.html |
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Funding | Federal |
| Description: Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Provides funding to local groups for recurring festivals that present the work of local artists, artisans or heritage performers. |
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| Documentary Heritage Communities Program | https://library-archives.canada.ca/eng/services/funding-programs/dhcp/pages/dhcp.aspx |
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Funding | Federal |
| Description: The call for proposals 2025-2026 will open on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. The purpose of this program is to provide approximately $ 1.5 million in funding each year to local organizations in support of Canada’s documentary heritage. The term “documentary heritage” refers to records and publications (written or audio-visual) that reflect Canada’s history. |
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| Exhibition Circulation Fund — Museums Assistance Program | https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/museums-assistance/exhibition-circulation.html |
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Funding | Federal |
| Description: The Exhibition Circulation Fund component of the Museums Assistance Program (MAP) assists museums with the costs related to the hosting of travelling exhibitions originating from another museum or from a federal heritage institution and the borrowing of artefacts from any of the National museums of Canada. |
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| Indigenous Languages Component | https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/aboriginal-peoples/languages.html |
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Funding | Federal |
| Description: The objectives of the Indigenous Languages Component—First Nations Languages Funding Model are to support the efforts of First Nations communities and First Nations-led organizations to reclaim, revitalize, maintain and strengthen their First Nations languages; and create new First Nations language speakers, increase fluency, immersion opportunities, use of First Nations languages, and the documentation of all First Nations languages. The Indigenous Languages Component also contributes to the broader objectives of the Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program with respect to First Nations languages. |
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| Listen, Hear Our Voices | https://library-archives.canada.ca/eng/services/funding-programs/listen-hear-our-voices/Pages/listen-hear-our-voices.aspx |
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Funding | Federal |
| Description: Funding provided towards digitizing existing documentary heritage related to Indigenous languages and cultures, and building the skills, knowledge and resources to do this work in their communities. |
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| Movable Cultural Property Grants | https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/movable-cultural-property.html |
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Funding | Federal |
| Description: Movable Cultural Property Grants help designated organizations acquire cultural property of outstanding significance and national importance to Canada Grants can be used to purchase cultural property |
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| Northern Aboriginal Broadcasting - Aboriginal Peoples program - Canadian Heritage | https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/aboriginal-peoples/northern-broadcasting.html |
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Funding | Federal |
| Description: Supports non-profit production and distribution of Indigenous audio and video content. |
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| Preservation and Conservation - Canadian Heritage | https://www.canada.ca/en/services/culture/history-heritage/museology-conservation/preservation-conservation.html |
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Tools & Information | Federal |
| Description: Information on how to conserve and preserve physical and digital cultural objects and artefacts. |
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| Professional Arts Festivals and Performing Arts Series Presenters – Canada Arts Presentation Fund | https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/arts-presentation-fund/programming-arts-festivals-series-presenters.html |
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Funding | Federal |
| Description: The Professional Arts Festivals and Performing Arts Series Presenters sub-component of the Canada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF) supports existing professional arts festivals and performing arts series presenters to offer activities that connect artists with Canadians in their communities. This is primarily achieved through performances, as well as through audience development and outreach initiatives such as pre- or post-show panel discussions, public lectures and workshops, residencies, demonstrations, public rehearsals, and other forms of community engagement activities. Through the CAPF, Canadians have access to a variety of professional artistic experiences in their communities. Each year, we support approximately 600 professional arts festivals and performing arts series, as well as other activities related to art presentation, in more than 250 cities or communities across Canada. Ultimately, the long-term results of the program allows Canadians to value and engage with professional artistic experiences. The CAPF has two main components – Programming and Development. The CAPF Programming component has two sub-components: Professional Arts Festivals and Performing Arts Series Presenters; and Presenter Support Organizations. |
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| The J.W. McConnell Family Foundation | https://mcconnellfoundation.ca |
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Funding | Foundation |
| Description: A private Canadian foundation that helps with social, cultural, economic and environmental challenges by granting and investing, capacity building, convening, and co-creation with grantees, partners and the public. |
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| Aboriginal Tourism Association of BC - Aboriginal Cultural Experiences National Guidelines | http://www.aboriginalbc.com/assets/corporate/AboriginalCulturalExperiencesGuide_2013-s.pdf |
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Tools & Information | Indigenous Resource |
| Description: The intent of this guide is to inspire excellence in Aboriginal tourism. |
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| First Voices | http://www.firstvoices.com/en/Dene/phrase-book/276a626f90058910/Language-learning-phrases |
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Tools & Information | Indigenous Resource |
| Description: Dene Language Phrase Book |
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| FNESC - Aboriginal Language Program Planning Workbook | http://www.fnesc.ca/publications/pdf/language%20workbook2.pdf |
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Tools & Information | Indigenous Resource |
| Description: Workbook on planning for Aboriginal Languages Language planning in schools |
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| Louis Riel Institute | https://www.louisrielinstitute.com/speaking-michif-language-lessons |
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Tools & Information | Indigenous Resource |
| Description: A michif book of prayer and childrens language resources |
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| Resource | Website | Category >> Sub Category | Type | Provider |
| Metis Nation of Ontario | https://www.metisnation.org/culture-heritage/michif-resources |
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Tools & Information | Indigenous Resource |
| Description: Audio and video recording of people speaking michif along with a michif workbook |
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| Michif Lessons- Gabriel Dumont Institute | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ca.metismuseum.michiflessons&hl=en |
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Tools & Information | Indigenous Resource |
| Description: Michif lessons app |
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| Michif to Go | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.emap.michif&hl=en |
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Tools & Information | Indigenous Resource |
| Description: English to Michif Dictionary |
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| MMF Harvester Application | https://www.mmf.mb.ca/harvesters |
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Tools & Information | Indigenous Resource |
| Description: Information for Manitoba Metis Citizens on acquiring Harvest cards, and maps where harvesting is applicable |
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| Prince Albert Grand Council | https://www.pagc.sk.ca/education/programs-and-services/language-culture-programs/dene-language-learning/ |
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Tools & Information | Indigenous Resource |
| Description: Dene language learning |
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| Windspeaker National News | http://www.windspeaker.com |
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Tools & Information | Indigenous Resource |
| Description: National news all about Indigenous culture and community stories. Provides resources such as spiritual teachings, languages and employment opportunities |
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| Æerehtå’íscho Dÿne Dédliné Yatié Denínu Kuç Yatié | http://www.ssdec.nt.ca/ablang/ablanguage/chiptionary/Chipewyan%20Dictionary.pdf |
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Tools & Information | Indigenous Resource |
| Description: A comprehensive Chipewyan dictionary |
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| Art for Aid | https://www.artforaid.ca/ |
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Service | Non-Profit |
| Description: Gives donated art supplies to remote Indigenous Canadian schools |
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| Endangered Language Fund | http://www.endangeredlanguagefund.org |
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Funding | Non-Profit |
| Description: Funding for documentation and revitalization of indigenous languages Grants for one year and roughly $2000 |
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| First Voices- Language Keyboards & Archives | https://www.firstvoices.com/explore/FV/sections/Data |
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Tools & Information | Non-Profit |
| Description: Provides great tools to learn Indigenous language Website contains maps and recordings of FN languages across Canada. |
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| Indigenous Cinema | https://www.nfb.ca/indigenous-cinema/?&film_lang=en&sort=year:desc,title&year=1917..2018 |
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Database | Non-Profit |
| Description: NFB’s rich online collection of Indigenous-made films. |
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| Louis Riel Institute | https://www.louisrielinstitute.com/beading-workshops |
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Tools & Information | Non-Profit |
| Description: Beading workshops taught by an instructor Contact the Louis Riel Institute for more information Other information on Metis Culture |
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| Manitoba Indigenous Cultural Education Centre Inc. | https://www.micec.com |
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Tools & Information | Non-Profit |
| Description: Educational organization that works to promote awareness and understanding of Indigenous culture for all Manitobans. |
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| Thomas Sill Foundation | http://thomassillfoundation.com |
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Funding | Non-Profit |
| Description: Provides grants for Responses to Community -Agencies addressing poverty -Women's shelters -Qualifying daycares -Mentally and physically challenged people -Community well-being Health -Palliative care -Mental illness Education -Students at risk, including adults -Municipal libraries Arts and Culture -Projects Heritage -Museums, architecture, projects Environment -Water issues |
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| Apihtawikosisan | https://apihtawikosisan.com/blog |
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Tools & Information | Organization |
| Description: Cree Language Blog. Source for Indigenous issues. Language courses |
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| Apihtawikosisan | https://apihtawikosisan.com |
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Tools & Information | Organization |
| Description: Michif Language Resources |
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| Canada Council for the Arts - Creating, Knowing and Sharing: The Arts and Cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples | http://canadacouncil.ca/funding/grants |
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Funding | Organization |
| Description: Supports the creativity and development of First Nations Inuit and Métis artists and arts organizations. |
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| Commemorate Canada | https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/commemorate-canada.html |
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Funding | Organization |
| Description: The Commemorate Canada program provides funding to initiatives that commemorate and celebrate historical figures, places, events and accomplishments of national significance. The program favours commemorations and celebrations marking 25th, 50th, 75th, 100th anniversaries and subsequent anniversaries in increments of 25 years. |
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| Creating, Knowing and Sharing: The Arts and Cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples - Indigenous Organizations | http://canadacouncil.ca/funding/grants/creating-knowing-sharing/indigenous-organizations |
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Funding | Organization |
| Description: The Indigenous Organizations component of Creating, Knowing and Sharing funds First Nations, Inuit and Métis organizations that engage in contemporary, customary or traditional artistic and cultural activities. These activities can include non-Indigenous artists and collaborations with non-Indigenous organizations. Grants support the exploration of innovative strategies for Indigenous creative and cultural expression, and related administrative activities. • Application Deadline: Fall 2027. • Amount: Grant amount varies. • Region: Across Canada. |
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| Cree Literacy Network | http://creeliteracy.org/ |
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Tools & Information | Organization |
| Description: Language and grammar resources in Cree |
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| Resource | Website | Category >> Sub Category | Type | Provider |
| Cross Cultural Beading Group | https://mawa.ca/groups/cross-cultural-beading-group |
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Training & Courses | Organization |
| Description: A beading group for all cultures with indigenous and non-indigenous beaders and guest speakers Some free materials provided |
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| Gabriel Dumont Institute | http://www.metismuseum.ca/michif_lessons/ |
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Tools & Information | Organization |
| Description: Michif Language lessons |
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| Glosbe | https://glosbe.com/en/cr |
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Tools & Information | Organization |
| Description: English to Cree translation dictionary |
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| Glosbe | https://glosbe.com/en/dak |
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Tools & Information | Organization |
| Description: English to Dakota translation dictionary |
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| Media Indigena | https://mediaindigena.com |
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Tools & Information | Organization |
| Description: MEDIA INDIGENA is a weekly Indigenous current affairs podcast. Our website also features Aboriginal news, views and creative expression |
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| Nish Tales Cree learning | http://nanabush.ca/Learn.aspx#jumpdown |
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Tools & Information | Organization |
| Description: Site for children to learn Cree |
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| Ojibwe Cultural Foundation | https://ojibwe-cultural-foundation.myshopify.com/pages/language-assessment-tool |
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Tools & Information | Organization |
| Description: Ojibwe online lessons and language assessment tool |
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| Online Cree Dictionary | http://www.creedictionary.com/ |
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Tools & Information | Organization |
| Description: Online Cree Dictionary |
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| Plains Cree Dictionary | http://dictionary.plainscree.atlas-ling.ca/#/help |
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Tools & Information | Organization |
| Description: Plains Cree Dictionary |
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| Tansi! Nehiyawetan | http://www.tansi.tv/creewords/index.html |
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Tools & Information | Organization |
| Description: Television show to teach children Cree |
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| The Native American's Women's Health Resource Centre | http://www.nativeshop.org |
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Tools & Information | Organization |
| Description: Online Dakota Language lessons |
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| The Ojibway's People's Dictionary | https://ojibwe.lib.umn.edu/ |
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Tools & Information | Organization |
| Description: Ojibway Online Dictionary |
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| YouTube- Lets Start Ojibway Language Series | https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7XVz2qhjMdGe7COzL5HdwSaao6JZIZjN |
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Tools & Information | Organization |
| Description: Videos for learning Ojibway |
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| Manitoba Sports, Culture, Heritage Grant Programs | https://www.gov.mb.ca/chc/grants/index.html |
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Funding | Provincial |
| Description: Supports community organizations and citizens who make efforts to build on their community's achievements, existing strengths and local skills in the following areas: Arts, Heritage, and Public Libraries. |
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| Deepening Knowledge; Languages | https://www.oise.utoronto.ca/deepeningknowledge |
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Training & Courses | University / College |
| Description: Resources on different Canadian Indigenous languages |
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| Indigenous studies- Georgian College | https://library.georgiancollege.ca/c.php?g=3956&p=13806 |
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Tools & Information | University / College |
| Description: Ojibway language resources |
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| Ojibway Language Resources- University of Toronto | https://guides.library.utoronto.ca/c.php?g=250510&p=1670866 |
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Tools & Information | University / College |
| Description: List of web books and stories, videos, dictionaries, web lessons and learning materials,apps, songs and radio resources to help people learn ojibway |
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| University of Minnesota- Dakota Language | http://zia.aisri.indiana.edu/%7Edictsearch |
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Tools & Information | University / College |
| Description: Dakota Online Dictionary |
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