Language is more than just words; the late Koyalemót Mary Stewart taught this every day. It’s also identity, culture, history, and memory. The Modern Languages professor devoted her life to preserving the Halq’eméylem language and sharing it with others, and has been posthumously honoured with the 2026 UFV Indigenization and Reconciliation Award. “Koyalemot’s teaching of the language was the growth of Indigenous history, culture, values, and …
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