There are only about 30 fluent speakers of the Tsuut’ina language left, but the band is hoping to revitalize the language and pass it on to the next generation.

It’s doing that by holding regular classes and pairing up young people with Elders who speak the language, and with 70 per cent of the population under the age of 30, passing on the language is critical in passing on the band’s traditions.

“Language is connected to identity, so if you don’t know your language, you don’t have much of an identity, and that is something we have tried to do with our program is instill that pride and identity in the young people and all Tsuut’ina people,” said Steven Crowchild, language teacher. More.

See: CTV Calgary News

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