A Celebration of Language Sparks Hope and Unity October 16-17, 2024 The Office of Commissioner of Indigenous Languages (the Commission) hosted a vibrant two-day gathering focused on First Nations and Métis languages. This event was a continuation of previous gatherings, fostered collaboration among language champions advancing Indigenous languages. The primary goal was to center and […]
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Nunatsiavut Language Summit
Commission Participates in the Nunatsiavut Language Summit May 5-8, 2025- Nain, Nunatsiavut (Labrador) The Office of the Commissioner of Indigenous Languages had the honour of attending the Nunatsiavut Language Summit this past May, hosted by the Nunatsiavut Government Department of Language, Culture, and Tourism. The Summit honoured the foundational work of the 2021-2026 Inuttitut UKâlalluta, […]
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Métis Language Gathering in Winnipeg, MB
Métis Language Gathering (March 14-15, 2024) The Office of the Commissioner of Indigenous Languages hosted the first of many regional gatherings with a focus on Métis language revitalization and preservation. The goal of this event was to engage with and hear directly from Métis Elders, Youth, language keepers, experts, and speakers and support their unique vision […]
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Urban Inuit Language Gathering in Ottawa, ON
Urban Inuit Language Gathering (March 20-21, 2024) The Office of the Commissioner of Indigenous Languages (the Commission) held a language gathering for urban Inuit in Algonquin unceded territory (Ottawa, ON), bringing together over 60 participants. The two-day gathering, began with an evening reception at the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, MCed by Director Robert Watt. Over […]
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First Nations Language Gathering in Halifax, NS
First Nations Language Gathering (March 25-26, 2024) The Office of the Commissioner of Indigenous Languages (OCIL) held the first of many engagement sessions on First Nations Languages, bringing together over 90 participants in Mi’kmaq’ki territory (Halifax, NS). The goal of this gathering was to engage with First Nations language keepers, Elders, and youth to connect, […]
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First Nations and Métis Language Gathering in Edmonton, AB
The Office of Commissioner of Indigenous Languages (the Commission) hosted a gathering with a focus on First Nations and Métis language revitalization as a continuation of the previous March gatherings. The goal of the event was to collaborate and engage with Elders, youth, language keepers, experts and speakers to support their unique vision on reclaiming, […]
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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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