The Commission is mandated to support innovative projects and the use of new technologies in Indigenous language education and revitalization, in cooperation with Indigenous governments and other Indigenous governing bodies, Indigenous organizations, the Government of Canada and provincial and territorial governments.
We are currently accepting proposals for Innovation projects on an ongoing basis, click here for more information.
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Please note that, as outlined in the Indigenous Languages Act, the Commission is not a funding agency, and is not able to fund Indigenous language programming nor the infrastructure, or capital/operational costs of running an Indigenous language program.
If you are seeking sources of funding to support your Indigenous language program, please refer to our searchable database:
Sources of Funding for Indigenous Languages: https://commissionforindigenouslanguages.ca/sources-of-funding-for-indigenous-languages
If you are unsure whether your project is eligible, or wish to discuss a proposal in development, contact us: general.inquiries@ocil-ila.ca
The Commission is also mandated to undertake research or studies related to the provision of funding to support Indigenous languages and the use of Indigenous languages in Canada.
The Commission is currently undertaking research to measure and understand the health and vitality of, and the funding allocated to support, Indigenous languages.
