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First Language …what can it mean?

May 10, 2022 by Annemarie Shrouder Leave a Comment

Nova Scotia has moved to recognize Mi’kmaw as the province's First Language. While this is not to be confused with an “official language” it is being hailed as an important step. Language and Identity Language is an important part of our identity. In many First Nations communities, the amount … 

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Filed Under: Indigenous peoples Tagged With: education, First Language, inclusion, Jeremy Dutcher, language, Mi'kmaw, Nova Scotia

When Positive Words Exclude

November 28, 2013 by Annemarie Shrouder Leave a Comment

I'm working on a contract with a colleague for Special Olympics Canada. SOC is an amazing organization doing amazing things, and this week I really want to share what I'm reading on their Language Guidelines page.The language we use (i.e. our choice of words) is an integral component of creating … 

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: athletes, inclusion, inclusive spaces, Intellectual Disabilities, language, language guidelines, Olympics, safer spaces, Special Olympics Canada

The Power of One Word

November 28, 2011 by Annemarie Shrouder 1 Comment

Language is an important part of creating and sustaining safe and inclusive space. It’s also relatively easy to change, so can start to make a difference quickly (unlike some changes that require policies, or that can get stuck in organizational red tape).  Checking your language requires awareness … 

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Filed Under: Inclusion, LGBTQ Tagged With: assumptions, Diversity, human rights, inclusion, language, LGBTQ

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