Indigenous languages of the Americas

Potawatomi Training Awarded HUBZone Certification from the Small Business Administration

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Friday, July 10, 2020
HUBZone, Small Business Administration, Potawatomi language, Indigenous languages of the Americas, Languages of North America, Languages of the United States

MILWAUKEE, July 10, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Potawatomi Training, LLC, a leading provider of training and instruction; flight and aircrew training; and intelligence operations support for both military and government agencies, announced today that it has been certified by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to participate in the Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) program.

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  • MILWAUKEE, July 10, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Potawatomi Training, LLC, a leading provider of training and instruction; flight and aircrew training; and intelligence operations support for both military and government agencies, announced today that it has been certified by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to participate in the Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) program.
  • "We're excited about the addition of the HUBZone certification to provide our customers with dual credit, 8(a) and HUBZone, on awards made to Potawatomi Training for their socioeconomic goals.
  • These preferences go to small businesses that obtain HUBZone certification in part by employing staff who live in a HUBZone.
  • When the call of duty requires external support, you can trust the team at Potawatomi Training to provide exemplary contract performance.

Coast Tsimshian Call on the B.C. Government to Tell British Columbians to Stay Home

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Thursday, May 14, 2020
North Coast of British Columbia, Tsimshian, Indigenous languages of the Americas, Indigenous languages of Alaska, Indigenous peoples of North America, Metlakatla, Coast Tsimshian dialect, First Nations, Metlakatla, British Columbia, Metlakatla, Alaska

We are telling visitors to stay away and may even have to demand it to keep our communities safe," said Reece.

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  • We are telling visitors to stay away and may even have to demand it to keep our communities safe," said Reece.
  • The May long weekend signals both the easing of restrictions next week as the province enters Phase 2 of the B.C.
  • The Metlakatla Band are members of the Nine Tribes of the Coast Tsimshian.
  • Metlakatla means 'saltwater pass' in Sm'algyax, the language of the Coast Ts'msyen (Tsimshian).

Tunica Manufactured Housing Show Prepares Slate of Educational Seminars

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Thursday, February 27, 2020
Middle Mississippian culture, Indigenous languages of the Americas, Native American tribes, States of the United States, Tunica people, Tunica

TUNICA, Miss., Feb. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Tunica Show, March 24-26 in Tunica, Miss., will offer attendees a series of highly educational speaker panels and seminars to kick off the three-day trade show.

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  • TUNICA, Miss., Feb. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Tunica Show, March 24-26 in Tunica, Miss., will offer attendees a series of highly educational speaker panels and seminars to kick off the three-day trade show.
  • Tunica 2020 will include four opening day seminars designed to keep manufactured housing industry professionals up-to-date on the current news and trends.
  • The Tunica 2020 educational seminars will be relevant to all attendees but are particularly geared toward retailers and sales professionals.
  • The Tunica Show is ideally timed for the spring selling season, and is a great place for networking with an estimated 2,400 manufactured housing professionals in attendance.

Supporting Indigenous Languages in Manitoba

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Tuesday, August 6, 2019
MANITOBA, Linguistics, Indigenous languages of the Americas, Language, Endangered languages, Provinces and territories of Canada, First Peoples' Cultural Council, Canadian Indigenous Languages and Literacy Development Institute

This funding, provided through the Aboriginal Languages Initiative (ALI), will support 22community-based projects including language camps, classes and master-apprentice programs in Indigenous communities in Manitoba.

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  • This funding, provided through the Aboriginal Languages Initiative (ALI), will support 22community-based projects including language camps, classes and master-apprentice programs in Indigenous communities in Manitoba.
  • "We are proud to support these projects, as they have an important impact in the revitalization of Indigenous languages and cultures in Manitoba.
  • Funding through programs such as the ALI is key to ensuring the vitality of Indigenous languages in Canada and is in the spirit of the historic Indigenous Languages Act, which received Royal Assent on June 21."
  • The Aboriginal Languages Initiative supports the preservation and revitalization of Indigenous languages and cultures through community-based projects and activities, including printed resources in an Indigenous language, language classes and the development of language preservation strategies.

National Hardware's G-Rex™ Adjustable Bungee Wins New Product Award

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Tuesday, June 18, 2019
Bungee, Bunge, Bungi Creole, Indigenous languages of the Americas, Indigenous peoples of North America, English language

On Wednesday, May 6th, the National Hardware Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, G-Rexreceived an award for new products in the New Product Launch category.

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  • On Wednesday, May 6th, the National Hardware Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, G-Rexreceived an award for new products in the New Product Launch category.
  • This premium bungee is the perfect solution for homeowners and outdoor enthusiast in need of a functional and durable bungee that fits a variety of needs.
  • G-Rex The Adjustable Bungee National Hardware is the first to offer the innovative G-Rex by National Hardware (Available in 2-pack this fall starting at $19.99 MSRP); is the only bungee you'll ever need.
  • "The G-Rex adjustable bungee combines all the technologies of bungee that currently exists in the market and then adds a premium innovation for an everyday user," says Patrick Salome, Product Marketing Manager, Spectrum Brands, Inc. Hardware & Home Improvement Division.

Eddyfi Technologies Acquires NDT Robotics Leader Inuktun

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Friday, February 22, 2019
Linguistic Typology, Greenlandic language, Inughuit, Inuktun, Nondestructive testing, Product, Indigenous languages of the Americas

QUBEC CITY, Feb. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --As a world leader in advanced non-destructive testing (NDT) technologies, Eddyfi Technologies is thrilled to confirm the acquisition of Inuktun, a well-known developer and manufacturer of remotely operated crawlers and camera systems.

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  • QUBEC CITY, Feb. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --As a world leader in advanced non-destructive testing (NDT) technologies, Eddyfi Technologies is thrilled to confirm the acquisition of Inuktun, a well-known developer and manufacturer of remotely operated crawlers and camera systems.
  • Martin Thriault, Eddyfi Technologies president and CEO says: "We are very happy to welcome Colin and the innovative people of Inuktun to Eddyfi Technologies.
  • All Inuktun staff joins Eddyfi Technologies, with the Inuktun staff in the US relocating to Eddyfi Technologies' offices in Houston, Texas.
  • Eddyfi Technologies provide the most advanced NDT technologies in the world, helping OEMs, asset owners and service companies enhance productivity, save lives, and protect the environment.

MicroWorlds JR. available in Ojibwe, bringing together coding & language skill development

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Thursday, January 17, 2019
Languages of the United States, Indigenous languages of the Americas, Educational software, MicroWorlds, First Nations, Indigenous peoples of the Americas, Central Algonquian languages, Ojibwe language, Navdeep Bains

MicroWorlds JR is designed for Pre-readers to Grade 4, putting children in full control with no reading necessary.

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  • MicroWorlds JR is designed for Pre-readers to Grade 4, putting children in full control with no reading necessary.
  • It's easy to learn and use with simple, point & click operations, using "child-friendly" symbols, and a comprehensive audio help, now available in Ojibwe.
  • "This is the first ever coding language available in Ojibwe" said Michael Quinn, President of LCSI.
  • "It's impressive to see the combination of digital skill development and language learning thanks to TakingITGlobal's Code to Learn program," said the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development.