Kevin Lewis, a Cree language teacher based in Saskatchewan, believes the federal government would be wise to extend a bilingualism bonus to Indigenous-language speakers. saskatchewan education cree
The bilingualism bonus is an extra $800 per year federal employees can receive if they work in a position where it’s required they speak English and French, Canada’s two official languages.We deliver the local news you need in these turbulent times on weekdays at 3 p.m.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails. Postmedia Network Inc.
“With that being the case, it means that maybe reconciliation is not as important as they say and there’s a lot of work that needs to be done to make sure that reconciliation is realized.” She added while the use of the bilingualism bonus will be kept to those proficient in the two official languages, “we are reflecting on other opportunities to recognize, support and enhance Indigenous languages in the public service.”
Kevin Lewis, a Cree language teacher based in Saskatchewan, said he only recently learned the bilingualism bonus existed, and he believes the federal government would be wise to extend it to Indigenous-language speakers.
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