On this National Indigenous Languages Day, let’s honour and celebrate the vital role that Indigenous languages play in shaping the identity, culture, and traditional knowledge of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Canada. The dedicated efforts of Elders, knowledge keepers, speakers, authors, singers, and entire communities contribute significantly to the efforts to reclaim, revitalize, maintain, and strengthen Indigenous languages. Read the joint-statement from Ministers St-Onge, Anandasa

Here’s 11 ways to say ‘hello’ in an Indigenous language; Australia has more than 250 of them. So here’s your homework this NAIDOC Week: help us get as close as possible to all 250 by saying ‘hello’ in the First Australian language of the place you live in. | Australian Red Cross