March 27, 2026 – Ottawa, ON On March 27, 2026, the Office of the Commissioner of Indigenous Languages (OCIL), in partnership with Statistics Canada (StatsCan), marked an important milestone with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at OCIL’s head office in Ottawa. This agreement formalizes a growing collaboration between OCIL and StatsCan, grounded in a shared commitment […]
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November 2025 The Office of the Commissioner of Indigenous Languages (the Commission) and the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) have formalized a strategic partnership to strengthen Indigenous language revitalization efforts. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) formalized August 2025, reflects a shared commitment to Indigenous‑led language revitalization, grounded in reciprocal learning and […]
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Making History: Raising Up Indigenous Languages in their Rightful Places History was made at the Ontario Legislature in May 2024 when Sol Mamakwa, NDP Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) and the only First Nations legislator in the province, addressed Queen’s Park in Anishininiimowin. The event marked the very first time an Indigenous language, and a […]
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Ottawa, ON, July 3, 2024 – The Office of the Commissioner of Indigenous Languages (the Commission) and the Canadian Commission for UNESCO (CCUNESCO) are pleased to announce a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to work collaboratively to promote and support Indigenous languages across Canada. Our organizations share a common goal of supporting the efforts of Indigenous […]
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