{"id":194683,"date":"2025-06-02T09:24:14","date_gmt":"2025-06-02T13:24:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inrs.ca\/?post_type=topic_post&#038;p=194683"},"modified":"2025-06-02T10:02:20","modified_gmt":"2025-06-02T14:02:20","slug":"our-monthly-science-question-how-can-we-preserve-and-revitalize-indigenous-languages","status":"publish","type":"topic_post","link":"https:\/\/inrs.ca\/en\/inrs\/newsroom\/thematic-reports\/our-monthly-science-question\/our-monthly-science-question-how-can-we-preserve-and-revitalize-indigenous-languages\/","title":{"rendered":"Our monthly science question :\u00a0How can we preserve and revitalize Indigenous languages?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element has-background\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(238,238,238) 0%,rgb(234,234,234) 100%);grid-template-columns:auto 21%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read the article&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/inrs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/QSM_June_EN-scaled.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">optimized for mobile devices<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/inrs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/Infographie-QSDM_fev2025.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"888\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/inrs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/mobile-EN-QSM-888x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-194700 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inrs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/mobile-EN-QSM-888x1024.jpg 888w, https:\/\/inrs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/mobile-EN-QSM-260x300.jpg 260w, https:\/\/inrs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/mobile-EN-QSM-768x885.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inrs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/mobile-EN-QSM-1332x1536.jpg 1332w, https:\/\/inrs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/mobile-EN-QSM-1776x2048.jpg 1776w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 888px) 100vw, 888px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"556\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-194684 size-large\" alt=\"How can we preserve and revitalize Indigenous languages?\n\nThe scientific question of the month demystifies complex topics with simple, effective answers.\n\" src=\"https:\/\/inrs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/infographie_QSDM-juin2025_EN_01-1024x556.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inrs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/infographie_QSDM-juin2025_EN_01-1024x556.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inrs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/infographie_QSDM-juin2025_EN_01-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inrs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/infographie_QSDM-juin2025_EN_01-768x417.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inrs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/infographie_QSDM-juin2025_EN_01-1536x834.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/inrs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/infographie_QSDM-juin2025_EN_01.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#8b7388\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"556\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-194685 size-large\" alt=\"Are languages really disappearing these days?\nWith globalization on all fronts and international ultra-connectivity, you\u2019d think that all languages would be more alive than ever. However, several factors are leading to their decline and extinction: colonization, genocide, wars and discriminatory laws are all having a negative influence. The majority of the world\u2019s endangered languages are Indigenous, leading UNESCO to declare 2022\u20132032 the International Decade of the World\u2019s Indigenous Languages. \n\" src=\"https:\/\/inrs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/infographie_QSDM-juin2025_EN_02-1024x556.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inrs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/infographie_QSDM-juin2025_EN_02-1024x556.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inrs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/infographie_QSDM-juin2025_EN_02-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inrs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/infographie_QSDM-juin2025_EN_02-768x417.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inrs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/infographie_QSDM-juin2025_EN_02-1536x834.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/inrs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/infographie_QSDM-juin2025_EN_02.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#989190\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"556\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-194686 size-large\" alt=\"A threat to Indigenous languages in Canada \nHere in Canada, colonization, legislation, residential schools, and the Sixties Scoop have had, and continue to have, devastating effects on the transmission of Indigenous languages and cultures. In 2021, an estimated 237,000 people in the entire country declared an Indigenous mother tongue\u2014just 13% of the 1.8 million people who identify as Indigenous. \n\" src=\"https:\/\/inrs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/infographie_QSDM-juin2025_EN_03-1024x556.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inrs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/infographie_QSDM-juin2025_EN_03-1024x556.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inrs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/infographie_QSDM-juin2025_EN_03-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inrs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/infographie_QSDM-juin2025_EN_03-768x417.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inrs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/infographie_QSDM-juin2025_EN_03-1536x834.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/inrs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/infographie_QSDM-juin2025_EN_03.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#b39d87\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"555\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-194687 size-large\" alt=\"Are Indigenous languages under threat?\nIn Canada, some Indigenous languages\u2014notably Cree and Inuktitut\u2014are still represented in their respective territories and are thriving. Atikamekw Nehiromowin is declared as the mother tongue by 95% of Atikamekw Nehirowisiwok in Qu\u00e9bec. However, for other languages such as Anicinabemowin, the situation is very worrying. Whatever their degree of vitality, Indigenous languages are in a precarious situation, making it important to step up efforts to support their preservation and revitalization.\" src=\"https:\/\/inrs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/infographie_QSDM-juin2025_EN_04-1024x555.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inrs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/infographie_QSDM-juin2025_EN_04-1024x555.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inrs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/infographie_QSDM-juin2025_EN_04-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inrs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/infographie_QSDM-juin2025_EN_04-768x416.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inrs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/infographie_QSDM-juin2025_EN_04-1536x833.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/inrs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/infographie_QSDM-juin2025_EN_04.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#454853\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"556\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-194688 size-large\" alt=\"Research in co-construction \nIndigenous languages and knowledge are central to the work of Nancy Wiscutie-Cr\u00e9peau, a professor at Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS) and member of the INRS-UQAT Joint Research Unit in Indigenous Studies.\n\nHer most recent work focuses on the preservation of the Anicinabe language, in partnership with the Minwashin organization. Through her approach, which promotes the decolonization of research, Professor Wiscutie-Cr\u00e9peau\u2019s work helps support collective efforts to preserve and transmit the language, while strengthening research capacity building. \" src=\"https:\/\/inrs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/infographie_QSDM-juin2025_EN_05-1024x556.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inrs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/infographie_QSDM-juin2025_EN_05-1024x556.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inrs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/infographie_QSDM-juin2025_EN_05-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inrs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/infographie_QSDM-juin2025_EN_05-768x417.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inrs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/infographie_QSDM-juin2025_EN_05-1536x834.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/inrs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/infographie_QSDM-juin2025_EN_05.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#9b9b9e\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"556\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-194689 size-large\" alt=\"Multiplying learning platforms \nIn addition to language camps and courses for members of the communities concerned, transmission can take place through the arts, visuals, etymology, or archives. Preserving and revitalizing languages is part of a process of reaffirmation by and for communities.\n\nDecolonizing digital tools \nSome digital tools, including AI, offer valuable support in preserving Indigenous languages, knowledge, and know-how, but they also raise ethical concerns due to algorithmic biases. The adoption of appropriate frameworks surrounding the development of ethical and responsible technologies is becoming essential. \" src=\"https:\/\/inrs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/infographie_QSDM-juin2025_EN_06-1024x556.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inrs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/infographie_QSDM-juin2025_EN_06-1024x556.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inrs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/infographie_QSDM-juin2025_EN_06-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inrs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/infographie_QSDM-juin2025_EN_06-768x417.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inrs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/infographie_QSDM-juin2025_EN_06-1536x834.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/inrs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/infographie_QSDM-juin2025_EN_06.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#979697\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"556\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-194690 size-large\" alt=\"Honouring the beauty of language\nTo meet the challenges associated with revitalizing an Indigenous language, it is essential to recognize variations of the language and respect the different dialects,\u201d says Professor Wiscutie-Cr\u00e9peau. A key way to do this is to keep orality at the heart of learning. Valuing diversity allows us to honour the richness and beauty of the language. \" src=\"https:\/\/inrs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/infographie_QSDM-juin2025_EN_07-1024x556.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inrs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/infographie_QSDM-juin2025_EN_07-1024x556.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inrs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/infographie_QSDM-juin2025_EN_07-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inrs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/infographie_QSDM-juin2025_EN_07-768x417.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inrs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/infographie_QSDM-juin2025_EN_07-1536x834.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/inrs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/infographie_QSDM-juin2025_EN_07.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#463d38\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read more:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9437c248 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"content-page-list-ctn\">\n    <h4 class=\"title\"><\/h4>\n    <div class=\"featured-cta-ctn -trio\">\n                    <div class=\"item jsBlockLink\">\n                <div class=\"image\">\n                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inrs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/NancyWiscutieCrepeau3280_JlecompteWeb_H_ProfilWeb-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"Nancy Wiscutie-Cr\u00e9peau: Raising Awareness About Reconciliation Issues in Education\u00a0\">\n                                    <\/div>\n                <div class=\"info\">\n                    <a class=\"link\" href=\"\/en\/news\/nancy-wiscutie-crepeau-raising-awareness-about-reconciliation-issues-in-education\/\">Nancy Wiscutie-Cr\u00e9peau: Raising Awareness About Reconciliation Issues in Education\u00a0<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"item jsBlockLink\">\n                <div class=\"image\">\n                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inrs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/NancyWiscutieCrepeau3280_JlecompteWeb_H_ProfilWeb-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"Nancy Wiscutie-Cr\u00e9peau\">\n                                    <\/div>\n                <div class=\"info\">\n                    <a class=\"link\" href=\"\/en\/?post_type=professor&#038;p=72571\">Nancy Wiscutie-Cr\u00e9peau<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":194699,"parent":175375,"template":"","class_list":["post-194683","topic_post","type-topic_post","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.1 (Yoast SEO v28.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Our monthly science question :\u00a0How can we preserve and revitalize Indigenous languages? | INRS<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"How can we preserve and revitalize Indigenous languages? 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