I very much agree.   if their native language isn't actively used, once they leave school it will be forgotten.   There are many VERY wealthy bands in Canada and if this TRULY is something they want to preserve,  they should fund it.  Right now it seems to be just another money grab from the government.   If they can impose their languages on non-native students, will this set the stage for every nationality to also want their language studies funded by the weary tax payers of Canada.