The local public school board is sharing its ongoing commitment to Indigenous language revitalization and reconciliation.
The Lambton Kent District School Board is working in partnership with local First Nations to develop a language app, helping students move beyond isolated vocabulary into full sentences and authentic conversation in Anishinaabemowin and Lenape.
The app contains 30 fully developed instructional units designed to build proficiency, including a topic introduction, vocabulary practice with authentic audio examples, listening and reading comprehension tasks, writing activities, and a summative review to support assessment.
To ensure linguistic accuracy and cultural integrity, the school board has been working with local First Nation communities and the Board to develop content and record all audio components.
Officials say the app represents a major milestone for the Board, which has long committed to providing culturally relevant and responsive educational services for all students, including those of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis ancestry.
“This is not just language. It is customs, it is culture, it is identity,” said Indigenous Lead Dallas Sinopole. “When students know their identity, they soar in all areas. This is Student Success.”
Development of the Lenape language app continues in close collaboration with Eelunaapeewi Lahkeewiit (Delaware Nation), with a launch planned for September 2026. Once released, officials say it will mirror the instructional depth and community-informed design of the language app, expanding access to Lenape language learning for students across LKDSB.
