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Office of the Commissioner of Indigenous Languages Celebrate Office Opening on National Indigenous Peoples Day

Pictured above L-R: Elder Simon Brascoupe, Elder Elisapee Birmingham, Elder Verna DeMontigny, Elder Oliver Boulette. On June 21, 2023, National Indigenous Peoples Day, the Office of the Commissioner of Indigenous Languages opened the doors to its head office in Ottawa, Ontario. Following a blessing of the office held in the morning, Commissioner Ignace, Director Greyeyes, […]

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International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples

On this day, August 9, 2023, the Office of the Commissioner of Indigenous Languages (the Commission) joins with Indigenous Peoples and Nations worldwide in commemorating International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. This year’s theme – Indigenous Youth as Agents of Change for Self-determination – highlights the contributions of our youth and the active role they play in […]

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