Types: Message

May 31, 2026 The establishment of the Office of the Commissioner of Indigenous Languages was a significant step for First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples, and an important milestone on the path to reconciliation in Canada. We are committed to delivering our mandate with full transparency, accountability and integrity. When the first Commissioner and Directors took office in July 2021, the need for this work was urgent, and it remains so today. Indigenous languages in Canada speak to our nation’s early beginnings, and continue […]

March 31, 2026 Across the country, Indigenous Peoples are continuing to stand their languages up in their rightful places on their homelands. Our languages carry within them our traditional knowledges and distinct worldviews, which connect us to our homelands, each other, and our shared responsibilities. Each language spoken in classrooms, in homes, and on the […]

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 Reconciliation. Today, we reaffirm our commitment to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action, particularly those related to language […]