Effort Quote by Perry Bellegarde

We focus on bringing back Indigenous languages, ceremonies, cultures, traditions - all that was lost over the past 150 years. This is how we'll…

— Perry Bellegarde

Franco-Albertans have created a valuable legacy throughout the province. Our Government is pleased to support these projects, which showcase the thriving Francophone community in…

— Shelly Glover

The Conservatives are demonstrating that they don't understand the importance of cultural industries, of artists, of creators, not just to Canadian identity, but to…

— Justin Trudeau

I have a high regard for Native languages and the pivotal role they have played in our nation's history

— Rick Renzi

A couple of things are missing from Indigenous affairs. We tend to go and process, we tend to spend a lot of money for…

— Yitzhak Rabin

We owe the Aboriginal peoples a debt that is four centuries old. It is their turn to become full partners in developing an even…

— Romeo LeBlanc

Languages and cultures are disappearing at an enormously fast rate, and many of them are in Canada. These are extreme examples of removal of…

— John Ralston Saul

The indigenous peoples understand that they have to recover their cultural identity, or to live it if they have already recovered it. They also…

— Samuel Ruiz

A community, once it realises that its language is in danger, can get its act together and introduce measures which can genuinely revitalise. You've…

— David Crystal

I view Indigenous Canadians as an integral part of our society, proud of their contribution to Canadian history, great deal of respect for all…

— Andrew Scheer

Now is the time to take stock of a painful part of our history. Only then can we move past it. Anything less would…

— Perry Bellegarde

Canada has, entrenched in our Constitution, a world-leading recognition of Indigenous rights.

— Erin O'Toole