The table below lists Indigenous language programs offered by Indigenous organizations in communities across Canada, along with the languages they teach, the generational demographic of learners, and location and contact information.

In the case of Indigenous languages which exist on either side of political borders, some sources may represent tools and resources from the United States.

How do I find a program?

By default, the table is sorted alphabetically by program name. You can use the dropdowns above it to filter by language, generational demographic, and region, or type a keyword into the search box to narrow down the list. You can clear filters by clicking the Reset button that appears next to the dropdowns. Select the arrows at the top of a column to sort it from A to Z, or select them again to reverse the order. Select “More Info” to the left of a program for details and a link to its website. Please note, no French translations are available for these resources at this time.

ProgramLanguagesLanguages ENOrganizationCommunityRegionDemographicDetailsWebpagehf:tax:language-enhf:tax:regionhf:tax:demographic
Adult Language ClassesInuktitut, īyiyū ayimūnEast Cree, InuktitutNative Montreal Friendship CentreMontrealQCAdultsThese introductory classes for adults (for ages 13+) are intended to provide opportunities for Indigenous peoples who are at beginner or intermediate levels to learn their languages in an Indigenous community setting.nativemontreal.com/en/languageeast-cree inuktitutqcadults
Aimun Children's Language ProgramInuktitutInuktitutNative Montreal Friendship CentreMontrealQCChildrenIntroductory workshops provide an opportunity for Indigenous children with no prior exposure to the language to gain essential linguistic skills.nativemontreal.com/en/childrens-indigenous-language-classesinuktitutqcchildren
Blossoming Flower Summer CampnêhiyawêwinPlains CreeBlossoming Flower Land-Based EducationEdmontonABChildrenOne week day camp on accessing Indigenous lands, cultures, and languages for children 5-10 years old.landbasededu.ca/registrationplains-creeabchildren
Chisasibi Land Based Healing Programīyiyū ayimūnEast CreeCree Nation of ChisasibiChisasibiQCYouthThe ‘return to the land’ pedagogy is a way of connecting individuals to Cree language and culture as a way of promoting intergenerational knowledge transfer.www.chisasibiwellness.ca/land-based-healing-model-for-nishiiyuu/east-creeqcyouth
Cree Language ProgramililîmowinMoose CreeIninew Friendship CentreCochraneONAllCree language instruction offered to staff and community members.ininewfc.ca/moose-creeonall
Cree LessonsnêhiyawêwinPlains CreeRed Deer Native Friendship CentreRed DeerABAllWeekly evening classes open to all levels. Registration is required to attend the free, in-person classes.www.rdnfs.net/about-1plains-creeaball
Cultural ProgramsAnishinaabemowin, Kanien'kéha, Onyota'a;kaMohawk, Ojibwe, OneidaToronto Native Canadian CentreTorontoONAllWeekly evening classes for community.www.ncct.on.ca/post/cultural-programsmohawk ojibwe oneidaonall
Deadiwënöhsnye’s Gëjóhgwa’ (Seneca Immersion Group)Onöndowa’ga:’ Gawë:nöSenecaOnöndowa'ga:' Gawë:nö' (Seneca Language) DepartmentCattaraugusNYAdultsThis program is dedicated to providing adult learners the opportunity to exponentially increase their verbal proficiency in Seneca language. US resource representative of language family from Six Nations of the Grand River (Brantford, ON). senecalanguage.com/admissions-testing-seneca-immersion/senecanyadults
Ekowaamjigaadeg Inwewin Language Nest ProgramAnishinaabemowinOjibweChippewas of Nawash Unceded First NationNeyaashiinigmiingONAllHelps to improve the quality and access to cultural, holistic, and community directed mental-health resources using the Ojibwe language.www.nawash.ca/language-nest/ojibweonall
Indigenous Language and Learning ProgramAnishinaabemowin, Michif, nêhiyawêwinMichif, Ojibwe, Plains CreeHinton Friendship Centre, Crescent Valley SchoolHintonABYouthDaily 30-minute language instruction for elementary students.www.fchinton.com/programs-servicesmichif ojibwe plains-creeabyouth
Indigenous Language Revitalization ProgramAnishinaabemowinOjibweThunder Bay Friendship CentreThunder BayONAllAims to improve access for Indigenous language learning pedagogy that incorporates water and land-based cultural practices, and to build capacity and proficiency of language speakers at all levels.tbifc.ca/program/indigenous-language-revitalization-program/ojibweonall
Indigenous Language Revitalization ProgramAnishinaabemowin, MichifMichif, OjibweNogojiwanong Friendship CentrePeterboroughONAllProvides resources to ensure that participants receive a high-quality Indigenous language and cultural education that meets their needs. Provides access to culture and/or land-based Indigenous language activities.www.nogofc.ca/services/cultural-connections/indigenous-languages-revitalization-program-ilrp/michif ojibweonall
Indigenous Language Revitalization ProjectAnishinaabemowinOjibweM'Wikwedong Friendship CentreOwen SoundONAllFocuses primarily on the instruction of Anishinaabemowin, but it also offers resources for a variety of other Indigenous languages.mwikwedong.com/program/indigenous-language-program-coordinator/ojibweonall
Indigenous Songs and StoriesAnishinaabemowinOjibweDurham CollegeOshawa, WhitbyONAdultsUses Anishinaabe songs and stories to support learners in their journey of understanding fundamental concepts in relation to language revitalization and resurgence.durhamcollege.ca/academic-faculties/professional-and-part-time-learning/programs-and-courses/courses/course?subj=GSOC&crse=1480&camp=Jojibweonadults
Inuktitut Language ClassesInuktitutInuktitutTunngasugitWinnipegMBAllThese weekly language classes are meant to revitalize the Inuktitut language and to strengthen identity and cultural grounding.www.tunngasugit.ca/programs/inuktitut-language-classes/inuktitutmball
kâniyâsihk Culture CampsnêhiyawêwinPlains Creekâniyâsihk Research and Development InstituteMinistikwan Lake Cree NationSKAllLand-based immersion camps for elementary and high schools, universities, and special interest groups throughout the year. Seasonal activities centred in language and tradition.kaniyasihkculturecamps.com/land-based-education-enplains-creeskall
Mlkiknewawti Land-based Education ProgramMi'kmawMi'kmawUlnooweg Education centre, SuperNOVA at Dalhousie UniversityHalifaxNSYouthLand-based activities that provide students with opportunities to explore STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) while incorporating Mi'kmaq language and traditional knowledge.supernova.dal.ca/mlkiknewawti/mikmawnsyouth
nēhiyawak Cree ClassesnêhiyawêwinPlains Creenēhiyawak Language Experience, Inc.SaskatoonSKAllOnline classes and local workshops in Plains Cree for beginner through advanced levels.nehiyawak.org/workshops/plains-creeskall
nēhiyawak language experiencenêhiyawêwinPlains Creenēhiyawak Language Experience, Inc.SaskatoonSKAllThis unique immersion camp is held for one week every summer with a focus on land-based teaching.nehiyawak.org/plains-creeskall
Novice/Beginner Seneca ClassOnöndowa’ga:’ Gawë:nöSenecaOnöndowa'ga:' Gawë:nö' (Seneca Language) DepartmentCattaraugusNYAllIntroductory, self-paced course offered through live online instruction. US resource representative of language family from Six Nations of the Grand River (Brantford, ON).senecalanguage.com/community-classes-now-available/senecanyall
Pigiarvik - Inuktut FoundataionsInuktutInuktutPirurvikIqaluitNUAdultsInuktut immersion language training for those outside Inuit culture.www.pirurvik.ca/pigiarvikinuktutnuadults
Reclaiming My LanguageAvailable in any languageAvailable in any languageFirst Peoples' Cultural Council (FPCC)Brentwood BayBCAdults, EldersTen weeks at 3 hours per week. The project uses cognitive behavioural therapy in helping silent language speakers learn their language.fpcc.ca/program/reclaiming-my-language/anybcadults elders
Reclaiming the Whole ManInuktutInuktutPirurvikIqaluitNUAdultsThe cultural program teaches harvesting, traditional skills, and Inuit language terminology related to men’s knowledge.www.pirurvik.ca/reclaiming-the-whole-maninuktutnuadults
Reclaiming the Whole WomanInuktutInuktutPirurvikIqaluitNUAdultsThe cultural program for Inuit women teaches essential Inuit technology, traditional Inuit clothing, and Inuktut terminology related to Women’s knowledge.www.pirurvik.ca/reclaiming-the-whole-womaninuktutnuadults
Skicinowato Speak Maliseet Language ClassWolastoqeyMaliseetUnder One Sky Friendhsip CentreFrederictonNBAllTwo levels - each course runs for ten weeks. Classes are held once a week for two hours each.www.uosfc.ca/skicinowatomaliseetnball
The Seven Generations Rekindling the Fire Language ProgramAnishinaabemowin, Gayogo̱hó꞉nǫˀ, Kanien'kéha, Onoñdaʼgegá, Onöndowa’ga:’ Gawë:nö’, Onyota'a;ka, Skarò˙rə̨ˀCayuga, Mohawk, Ojibwe, Oneida, Onondaga, Seneca, TuscaroraFort Erie Native Friendship CentreFort ErieONAllThe program includes language camps with all six Haudenosaunee languages. There are also online language courses from January to March.www.fenfc.org/languagecayuga mohawk ojibwe oneida onondaga seneca tuscaroraonall
Urban Indigenous Language HubAnishinaabemowin, Dakota, Dënesųłinë́, Nedut'en/Witsuwit'en, nêhiyawêwin, nuučaan̓uɫDakota, Dene, Nedut'en/Witsuwit'en, Nuu-chah-nulth, Ojibwe, Plains CreeVictoria Native Friendship CentreVictoriaBCAdultsClasses support language planning, resource development, and proficiency training. Land based teachings, seasonal gatherings and cultural workshops are hosted with the language embedded in activities.vnfc.ca/language-hub/dakota dene neduten-witsuwiten nuu-chah-nulth ojibwe plains-creebcadults
Uskau Ihtuwin: New Paths for Youth in Waswanipiīyiyū ayimūnEast CreeCree Board of Health and Social Services James BayWaswanipiQCYouthThis program conects youth with elders to do traditional activities including hunting, fishing and trapping with the use of East Cree.creehealth.org/news/uskau-ihtuwin-new-paths-youth-waswanipieast-creeqcyouth
Virtual Indigenous Language ClassesnêhiyawêwinPlains CreeCanadian Native Friendship Centre, Edmonton Public LibraryEdmontonABAdultsFree, registered in-person and online language classes.www.cnfc.ca/aboriginal-programs-edmonton-native-centreplains-creeabadults
Youth Language ClassesDënesųłinë́, nêhiyawêwinDene, Plains CreeNistawoyou Association Friendship CentreFort McMurrayABYouthClasses to connect young community members with their language. Delivered by youth coordinator.nistawoyouafc.com/what-we-do/dene plains-creeabyouth

Disclaimer

The information in this database has been collected by the Office of the Commissioner of Indigenous Languages (the Commission) based on publicly available information, current as of 01/01/2025. While we strive for accuracy, the information provided in this resource may contain inaccuracies or omissions due to the ever-changing subject matter.

The inclusion of any information in this database does not constitute involvement with nor endorsement by the Commission. The included data has been brought together in one place to improve the ease of access to resources which support Indigenous language revitalizers.

For database corrections and additions, please notify the Commission via E-Mail: general.inquiries@ocil-ila.ca