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 (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 (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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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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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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