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73-year-old becomes McGill's first PhD in Indigenous language revitalization
Original: 73-year-old Mary Onwá:ri Tekahawá:khwen McDonald from Ahkwesáhsne is McGill’s 1st PhD in Indigenous language revitalizat
Mary Onwá:ri Tekahawá:khwen McDonald, a 73-year-old from Ahkwesáhsne, has become McGill University's first PhD graduate in Indigenous language revitalization. The milestone highlights growing efforts to preserve and revive Indigenous languages in Canada, and is drawing attention as an example of academic programs supporting community-led language work.
Why now: Her graduation marks a first for McGill and celebrates Indigenous language preservation at a time of renewed focus on reconciliation.
Mary Onwá:ri Tekahawá:khwen McDonaldMcGill UniversityAhkwesáhsne
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