Ontario MPP Sol Mamakwa made history at Queen’s Park by delivering a speech and asking questions in Oji-Cree, marking the first time a language other than English and French has been officially allowed in Ontario's legislative chamber. Mamakwa, a New Democrat, emphasized the importance of speaking his first language, Anishininiimowin, known in English as Oji-Cree, stating, 'We receive strength in speaking our language.' He described the event as 'a healing moment that we are in.' This historic moment was seen as a significant step for Indigenous representation and cultural recognition in the province.
Ontario MPP Sol Mamakwa made history by delivering a speech on the floor of the Ontario legislature in Oji-Cree. @MikeWalkerCTV reports: https://t.co/5LfuWc5kHu https://t.co/ctgukFwhEF
In historic first, MPP uses Indigenous language in Ontario Legislature https://t.co/Z5uUOtggi6
MPP Sol Mamakwa made history speaking in — and speaking of — his first language in the Ontario legislature on Tuesday. “We receive strength in speaking our language,” he said, and by doing so in the legislature, “it’s a healing moment that we are in.” https://t.co/4EGTdUHTlt
New Democrat Sol Mamakwa spoke today to the Ontario legislature in Anishininiimowin, known in English as Oji-Cree. It marks the first time a language other than English and French has officially been allowed in Ontario's legislative chamber. https://t.co/VmYF9XVpfD .
Today, my friend MPP @solmamakwa made history in Queen's Park - when he spoke his Indigenous language Oji-Cree in the legislature. This was a historic moment that touched thousands across the country. For years, I've watched Sol advocate for the rights of Indigenous communities… https://t.co/8IohScmddP
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