As we embark on the International Decade of Indigenous Languages, LAC invites you to learn about the diversity of the histories, languages and cultures of Indigenous peoples by consulting Nations to Nations: Indigenous Voices at Library and Archives Canada, an interactive multimedia e-book featuring essays written by First Nations, Inuit and Métis Nation staff.
This e-book highlights the stories and unique perspectives of First Nations, Inuit and the Métis Nation. It builds upon two Indigenous documentary heritage initiatives at LAC: We Are Here: Sharing Stories and Listen, Hear Our Voices.
Presented mostly in the Indigenous languages spoken by the people represented in each essay, the e-book features personal interpretations of a wide range of archival and published records digitized through the We Are Here: Sharing Stories initiative. Indigenous-related collection items were chosen by the authors and include journals, maps, artwork, photographs, publications and audiovisual recordings.
The e-book features 28 essays in the following languages and dialects, which are accompanied by English and French versions:
- First Nations: Anishinaabemowin, Anishinabemowin, Denesųłiné, Kanien'kéha, Mi'kmaq, nêhiyawêwin and Nishnaabemowin
- Inuit: Inuttut and Inuktitut (Roman orthography and syllabics)
- Métis Nation: Heritage Michif
This exciting resource offers a unique reading experience and a look into a selection of documentary heritage materials of First Nations, Inuit and the Métis Nation found in the collections at LAC. It is also a particularly timely document to consult, as it aligns with the mandate of the UNESCO-designated International Decade of Indigenous Languages, which focuses on the human rights of Indigenous-language users.
Nations to Nations: Indigenous Voices at Library and Archives Canada is available free of charge and can be downloaded from Apple Books (iBooks format) or LAC's website (EPUB format).
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