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The Commission was created to help promote Indigenous languages and support the efforts of Indigenous peoples to reclaim, revitalize, strengthen, and maintain their languages.
Who we are
We are an independent organization established through the Indigenous Languages Act and in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action 15.
Our overarching purpose is to help promote Indigenous languages and support the efforts of Indigenous peoples to reclaim, revitalize, strengthen, and maintain their languages.
Featured Stories
The Office of Commissioner of Indigenous Languages (the Commission) hosted a gathering with a focus on First Nations and Métis language revitalization as a continuation of the previous March gatherings. The goal of the event [...]
September 30, 2024, Ottawa, Ontario - On September 30, the Office of the Commissioner of Indigenous Languages will join millions of Canadians as we reflect on the importance of the National Day for Truth and [...]
(June 2024 – Cardiff, Wales) In June, the International Association of Language Commissioners (IALC) held its 10th anniversary conference in Cardiff, Wales, shining a spotlight on the efforts to protect and [...]