International Mother Language Day on Feb. 21, is a United Nations initiative to promote the preservation and protection of all languages.
There are thousands of languages spoken around the world. Some, including English, Mandarin, Hindi, Spanish and Arabic, have hundreds of millions of speakers. Others, including many Indigenous languages, are considered endangered with few speakers remaining.
In addition, the institutions known as residential schools in Canada have had a long-lasting effect on Indigenous languages in Canada.
How much do you know about languages, in Canada and beyond? Put your knowledge to the test with these 10 questions.
And if you would like to learn one of the Indigenous languages in Canada or a language within your ethnic or cultural heritage, there are often learning resources available.
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