Further Analysis

Indigenous identity and traditions stem from their Native languages, reconciliation allows for the restoration of Indigenous cultures, after being suppressed throughout history. Due to Residential school, languages and cultures were impacted immensely, resulting in significant loss of Native mother tongues, traditions and customs (Joseph, 2019).  Therefore, implementing Indigenous languages demonstrates how effective understanding of Indigenous cultures provides respect and acknowledgment, connecting the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous individuals. Incorporating Indigenous languages to non-Indigenous societies establishes a more inclusive and supportive society, allowing Indigenous communities to reconnect with their culture and language without the constant fear of repression and loss of identity (Joseph, 2019). Preservation and normalcy  of Indigenous languages ensures the constant transmission into Canadian societies, whilst strengthening Indigenous identities in order to maintain traditions, costumes and cultures and integrate them.

Using Palladio, we are able to explore the geospatial maps of the various Indigenous Residential Schools which suppressed Indigenous languages and cultures in figure (3) and where they are most common. This gives us an idea on the migration of Indigenous communities and the population, linguistic diversity within each province, crucial for government and policy makers to eradicate Residential school and implement effective policies.