Tobique First Nation’s First Annual Wolastoqey Language Planning Summit

April 28, 2025
Tobique First Nation’s First Annual Wolastoqey Language Planning Summit

The First Annual Wolastoqey Language Planning Summit Summary provides an overview of the discussions, presentations, and key takeaways from the event held on June 28-29, 2022, at Tobique First Nation. The summit focused on reclaiming and revitalizing the Wolastoqey language, addressing themes such as language loss, linguistic sovereignty, cultural connection, and intergenerational learning. It highlights ongoing and future initiatives, community engagement strategies, and policy recommendations aimed at integrating the language into education, governance, and daily life while fostering collective efforts for language preservation.

Darrah (Pine) Beaver

Darrah (Pine) Beaver is a Wolastoqey leader from Neqotkuk with over 25 years of experience in Indigenous policy, education, and language revitalization. She holds multiple degrees including a BA and Honours BA from Carleton University and a Master of Arts in Conflict Studies from Saint Paul University. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Education at the University of New Brunswick, focusing on Wolastoqey language reclamation. Darrah has led language summits, supported community planning, and served as a Language Planning Advisor for Tobique Education