Although an older document, the “First Nations Language Nests” offers a developmental psychology perspective to justify learning (Indigenous) languages at the preschool/early childhood age. This document discusses the program goals of incorporating “nests” of Indigenous immersion programs in schools across BC. The document also answers many questions families may have toward learning an additional language. The rationales put language education in Canada into perspective. My thoughts while reading this document questioned why French remains the sole official second language, and why Indigenous languages seemingly have no presence in most public schools.
