What is the Language Museum by Elaine Gold

Join us for an enlightening evening with Dr. Elaine Gold, Executive Director of the Canadian Language Museum. In this engaging lecture, Dr. Gold will explore the rich tapestry of languages spoken in Canada, including Indigenous, Diasporic, and ASL languages.

Dr. Elaine Gold initiated the founding of the Canadian Language Museum and oversees its operations. She brings to her work at the Canadian Language Museum a PhD in Linguistics, an MA in Art History and strong experience in arts administration and curatorial work. Dr. Gold taught Linguistics at the University of Toronto for over 20 years. She has lived in central, western and northern Canada, and is dedicated to promoting and protecting this country’s rich language heritage. She is the recipient of the 2019 National Achievement Award from the Canadian Linguistic Association and received a Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Award in 2023 and a Meritorious Service Medal from the Governor General of Canada in 2024 for her work with the Canadian Language Museum.

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