You might find yourself expanding your vocabulary 鈥� and appreciation for the state of Indigenous languages spoken in B.C. 鈥� after visiting the Courtenay and District Museum to view the Our Living Languages: First Peoples鈥� Voices in BC travelling exhibition.

Learn what First Nations communities throughout the province are doing to help 34 different languages survive and flourish, in Our Living Languages, a beautifully designed exhibition from the Royal BC Museum and First Peoples鈥� Cultural Council that celebrates the resilience and diversity of Indigenous languages in the face of change.

Languages, especially the languages we grow up with, are powerful and potent markers of identity and culture. British Columbia, one of the planet鈥檚 most linguistically diverse regions, is known as a linguistic 鈥渉ot spot鈥� because of the diversity and vitality of the First Nations languages.

Through interactive stations, video and audio, Our Living Languages: First Peoples鈥� Voices in BC provides visitors with the opportunity to learn more about the history of disrupted languages in BC, the complexity of these languages, and the people鈥揳nd entire communities鈥搕hat are working tirelessly to document and revitalize them.

The original exhibition of the same name was developed in partnership with the First Peoples鈥� Cultural Council and was displayed at the Royal BC Museum in Victoria before being adapted and developed as a travelling exhibition to be enjoyed by people throughout the province.

The travelling exhibition is on now to April 6. The Courtenay and District Museum is open Tuesday to Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is located at 207 Fourth Street in downtown Courtenay. FMI: 250-334-0686 ext. 2.