(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 promote minority languages worldwide. As a new member, the Office of the Commissioner of Indigenous Languages attended this international event, which brought together language […]
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Visit to Iqaluit, Nunavut – Voices from the North
Connecting with Inuit Language Guardians (June 25-27, 2024) Nunavut is unique when it comes to language protection and revitalization. The territory operates under the Inuit Language Protection Act and the Official Languages Act. The implementation of this legislation directly protects, strengthens, promotes, and prioritizes Inuit languages and mandates the use of Inuktut, English, and French […]
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