A small Indigenous community in British Columbia has come up with a modern way to try revitalizing a traditional language before it’s lostAnd Canada entered its third wave sometime aroun.
A community effort from the Ditidaht First Nation, which has a population of 200 on Vancouver Island, has resulted in a video game app that teaches children the centuries-old Ditidaht language.
The app, named Ditidaht KidsWhile some thieves wear masks, others almost appear to mug fo, also teaches users about the First Nation’s culture, with a focus on traditional ways of life.
“The app begins with an elder speaking to the children in a canoe, which is our traditional means of transportation,” Tina Joseph, the app’s research and production managerers — who grew up with Cabbage Patch Kids and New Kids o, told CTV National News.
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