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Why diaspora communities are losing their first language

Why diaspora communities are losing their first language

FromThis Matters


Why diaspora communities are losing their first language

FromThis Matters

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Length:
19 minutes
Released:
Nov 29, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Guest: Mark Ramzy, reporter Canada is home to thousands of diaspora communities. It’s known as the hub of multiculturalism and diversity, which is sown into the social fabric and even its legislation Data shows that out of the 1.3 million immigrants who arrived in Canada between 2016 and 2021, more than 900,000 had a mother tongue that was neither English nor French. There are almost 400 nonofficial mother tongues in the country today, but why are the younger generations of these diaspora communities losing their first languages? Special thanks to: Manuela Vega, Akrit Michael, Sheila Wang, Annette Ejiofor, Ghada Alsharif This episode was produced by Paulo Marques and Saba Eitizaz.  
Released:
Nov 29, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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The world is changing every day. Now, more than ever, these questions matter. What’s happening? And why should you care? This Matters, a daily news podcast from the Toronto Star, aims to answer those questions, on important stories and ideas, every day, Monday to Friday. Hosts Saba Eitizaz and Raju Mudhar talk to experts and newsmakers about the social, cultural, political and economic stories that shape your life.