Re: Importance of Native Language

David B. Walker (ua128@freenet.victoria.bc.ca)
Fri, 11 Feb 1994 07:21:55 PST


HYAIQUA, Vicky

Some quotes on the importance of learning and maintaining Native Language:

"The history and culture cannot be saved in English. It can only be saved in
our language." - the late P.C. Paul, at the opening of LAUWELNEW Tribal
School

"SENCOTEN is the voice of the land, spoken by the people who belong to this
land." - the late Dave Elliott Sr., Saanich Elder

Submitted by:
Earl Claxton
John Elliott
LAUWELNEW Tribal School
Saanich Language Department
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