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‘Important’ and ‘symbolic’ to speak Indigenous language in same Chamber that repressed their use, says Battiste

'I think that inspires our kids, to be able to hear our languages spoken in the very same House that once tried to prevent that language from thriving and flourishing,' says Liberal Jaime Battiste.

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‘Important’ and ‘symbolic’ to speak Indigenous language in same Chamber that repressed their use, says Battiste

'I think that inspires our kids, to be able to hear our languages spoken in the very same House that once tried to prevent that language from thriving and flourishing,' says Liberal Jaime Battiste.

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Politics This Morning: Finance ministers huddle in TO

Progress on Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s recommendations ‘glacial,’ says recent report

Politics This Morning: Scheer among MPs testifying on boundary changes

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‘Important’ and ‘symbolic’ to speak Indigenous language in same Chamber that repressed their use, says Battiste

'I think that inspires our kids, to be able to hear our languages spoken in the very same House that once tried to prevent that language from thriving and flourishing,' says Liberal Jaime Battiste.

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