In this episode of Impact Policy Podcast, host Sam Johnson and guest Vanessa dive deep into the complexities of language revitalization and cultural preservation. Vanessa shares her nearly 20 years of experience in public service, discussing both the challenges and the necessary steps to ensure Aboriginal languages are respectfully and sustainably integrated into public spaces.

Organizing an all-Black team for the first language gathering and the cultural responsibility involved.

Tackling high demand and lack of guidelines for Aboriginal language use in the public sector.

Navigating translation requests and maintaining cultural values.

Indigenous-led language work and the shift of non-Indigenous linguists to supportive roles.

Advocating for legislative support and the future of language revitalization in everyday life.

Indigenous language revitalization, cultural responsibility, public service integrity, Aboriginal languages, language governance, translation challenges, language sustainability, cultural unpacking, language teaching, community investment, Indigenous-led efforts, non-Indigenous linguists, ICIP, language policy partnership, language and culture integration, emotional impact, intergenerational knowledge, capacity building, respectful engagement, language centers.

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