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Word Alive, which takes its name from Hebrews 4:12a, is the official publication of Wycliffe Bible Translators of Canada. Published four times a year, its mission is to inform, inspire and involve the Christian public as partners in the worldwide Bible translation movement.

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Nomads No Longer

Spring 2013

Thirty years ago, when more than 300 Naskapis established their tiny community of "Kawawa" in northeastern Quebec, some may have wondered if the group was in danger of disappearing. More than a century ago, Anglican clergy had introduced them to the gospel, teaching some of them to read and write from a Cree translation of the New Testament. For more than 100 years, most Naskapis relied on literat...

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