Tŝilhqot'in Community Radio receives $180,500 for new programming

WILLIAMS LAKE, BC - The Tŝilhqot'in National Government will receive $180,500 in funding from the federal government this year to support its Community Radio Project, a new platform for the Tŝilhqot'in Nation to assist in the revitalization of their language and culture.Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Jody Wilson-Raybould made the announcement Monday on behalf of Canadian Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly.Tŝilhqot'in Community Radio, based in Williams Lake, said that it will offer programs in Tŝilhqot'in, Carrier, Nuxalk and English, such as language lessons and interviews; news and community updates; traditional stories and songs; music and comedy segments; plus...