Ashton Janvier
Air Date: March 31, 2022
Summary
In this episode, Ashton Janvier talks with Holly about the value of the Dene Teacher Education Program and his journey through it –how it’s benefited the people, community and Dene culture as a whole. He says there have been 21 graduates of the program, all of whom have employment, saying it will instill in them “identity, independence, and impact the community in a positive way.
Music performed by Victor Tssessaze.
SERIES
Sëkwi honëłtënë
HOST & PRODUCER
Holly Toulejour
Episode Guest
Ashton Janvier currently teaches Denesuline to students from kindergarten to Grade 10 in northern British Columbia in a community called Fort Nelson. He’s originally from La Loche, Saskatchewan and Clearwater River Dene Nation. “If I lost my language, I wouldn’t be where I am now, and I wouldn’t know what it means to be Dene. Be proud of who you are and be proud of your language,” said Ashton.
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