Preservation of traditional Indigenous knowledge was given a boost yesterday when the High Commission of Canada announced a new project partnership with the North Rupununi District Development Board (NRDDB).
Through the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI), the High Commission will support a community project preserving Indigenous knowledge through Indigenous women leaders’ empowerment within their communities.
According to a press release from the Canadian High Commission, this project has particular significance since it contributes to the global effort of preserving indigenous languages as many are not taught in schools nor spoken more publicly and are considered endangered. Current data indicates that at least 40% of the 7,000 Indigenous languages are at some level of endangerment.