Innovation

The Commission is mandated to support innovative projects and the use of new technologies in Indigenous language education and revitalization, in cooperation with Indigenous governments and other Indigenous governing bodies, Indigenous organizations, the Government of Canada and provincial and territorial governments.

How to Apply

We are currently accepting proposals for Innovation projects on an ongoing basis, click here for more information

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Please note that, as outlined in the Indigenous Languages Act, the Commission is not a funding agency, and is not able to fund Indigenous language programming nor the infrastructure, or capital/operational costs of running an Indigenous language program.

If you are seeking sources of funding to support your Indigenous language program, please refer to our Resource Library.

We welcome your inquiries to see if your project is eligible, or if you wish to discuss a proposal in development. Please contact us at: general.inquiries@ocil-ila.ca

Innovation Projects

The Commission has partnered with two Innovation Projects during the 2024-2025 fiscal year.

Na-Cho Nyäk Dun Holopresence Language Revitalization Initiative

Through a partnership between Na-Cho Nyäk Dun First Nation and Carleton University, this project utilizes lifelike hologram technology to immortalize the Dän k’í language (Northern Tutchone). Language speakers and cultural practices will be documented within an accessible application (“app”) for language education and preservation.

For more information, visit these websites:
https://www.nndfn.com/
https://challenge.carleton.ca/holograms-immersive-environments-education/
https://carleton.ca/fass/story/forging-a-partnership/

Uqausiqput Tusaalugu

Through a partnership between the Qikiqtani Inuit Association, Northwest Territories Linguistic Education Society, Nunavut Bilingual Education Society, and Inhabit Media, this project aims to dramatically advance kindergarten families’ literacy in Inuktitut and Gwich’in. Indigenous language audio recordings and corresponding literature will be distributed, accompanied by Yoto mini audio players, to create a portable learning environment rich in high-quality Indigenous language content.

For more information, visit these websites:
https://ca.yotoplay.com
https://www.qia.ca
https://inhabitmedia.com/about/
https://nbes.ca/

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