By Nora O’Malley, Ha-Shilth-Sa, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
nWest Coast, BC – BC Transit has incorporated Nuu-chah-nulth language on all the new bus stop signs within the rechshed West Coast Transit System, a historical first for the province’s official transit service provider.
Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ (Ucluelet First Nation) language keepers Marge Touchie (ʔaʔasmacy̓ak) andJeneva Touchie (Čakʷaasiqḥw̓iłim) worked on the translations for stops within Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ traditional territory.
“It’s an honour to share language within our community, it connects us and shows that representation matters,” said Jeneva in a written statement.
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