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A huge chunk of change for the Iakwahwatsiratátie Language Nest from the federal government will give staff some relief from year-round fundraising efforts to help the youngest Kanien’kehá:ka in the community grow up learning their first language.

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Kids continue to embrace the unique style of learning offered by Karihwanoron, which is celebrating three decades of instructing young students in the community in their language.

The kids who signed up to paddle this summer at Onake also got a chance to develop their language skill, and the Ionkwawenní:io Kanien'kéha course will continue this fall.

Britlee Karonhiákwas Diabo is excited about raising her two children where the first language is Kanien’kéha, spoken by both herself, her young children and her boyfriend.

Taking two years to immerse herself in the language was something Kahentiio Rice built towards by working to build a foundation in the language throughout her life.

Cassidy Wahianóron Meloche found a way use all of the skills she built as an academic to balance the stress of learning her language and enjoying it.

For Tiohawíhton Peterson, teachers are a huge inspiration for her continued passion towards learning Kanien’kéha and passing it down to future generations.

“There are a lot of people who want to learn but can’t afford or it’s not feasible for them to stop working and go to school full-time, when there’s a lack of support in terms of funding,” said Kahtehrón:ni Iris Stacey.

Robyn Kanatenhá:wi Montour was excited to tell her father Eugene “Nuge” before he passed away that she would be learning the language he lost in residential school.