University Of Winnipeg Launches Anishinaabemowin Immersion Degree
The University of Winnipeg welcomed 17 students in early January 2026 to launch a first-of-its-kind Anishinaabemowin immersion degree aimed at revitalizing Ojibwa language. The three-year program, backed by $2.3 million in provincial funding from Premier Wab Kinew’s government, pairs students with mentors, offers weekly intensive instruction and a planned summer field school. The initiative creates a pathway toward teacher certification and fluent speakers.
Key Points
- 1Enrolls 17 students in first cohort of Anishinaabemowin immersion degree
- 2Secures $2.3 million provincial funding to address steep speaker decline and teacher pipeline
- 3Enables practitioners to gain oral fluency via mentors, field school, and weekly intensive instruction
Scoring Rationale
Official university program and provincial funding drive relevance; limited industry-wide impact beyond regional language revitalization.
Sources
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