Thunder Bay, Ontario — Sol Mamakwa says a lot of people don’t realize the importance of what language means, which is why he takes every opportunity he can to speak in Anishininiimowin, also known as Oji-Cree, at Queen’s Pa.
Sol Mamakwa says a lot of people don’t realize the importance of what language means, which is why he takes every opportunity he can to speak in Anishininiimowin, also known as Oji-Cree, at Queen’s Park. Mamakawa, the NDP MPP for the riding of Kiiwetinoong in northwestern Ontario, made a five-minute address in his language Monday to mark the beginning of National Indigenous History Month. Here’s what he wants people to keep in mind for the month of June..
Sol Mamakwa says a lot of people don’t realize the importance of what language means, which is why he takes every opportunity he can to speak in Anishininiimowin, also known as Oji-Cree, at Queen’s Park. Mamakawa, the NDP MPP for the riding of Kiiwetinoong in northwestern Ontario, made a five-minute address in his language Monday to mark the beginning of National Indigenous History Month.
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📍 Source: CBC Thunder Bay RSS · By: Staff · 🗓️ June 04, 2026 · 🏠 ThunderBay.Online
