Video Stories - Office of the Commissioner of Indigenous Languages

Rhythms of the Land: An Interview Series

Join us for intimate conversations with the Indigenous artists of Rhythms of the Land as they reflect on their music, their deep ties to land and language, and their passion for protecting and celebrating their culture.

Deantha Edmunds shares how singing in Inuktitut became a bridge to her father, her ancestors, and a lifelong commitment to Indigenous language and culture.

Our Languages, Our Voices

Listen to people from across Canada share their insights and wisdom about their Indigenous languages.

This one-minute Public Service Announcement was aired on APTN on National Indigenous Peoples Day 2024.

Youth Videos

Listen to youth talk about how they work to speak their language every day.

Listen to a mother and daughter talk about learning Mi'kmaq.

Listen to two young women talk about passing on their language to future generations and their connection with their ancestors through language.

Listen to youth and language speakers talk about connecting sports with their Indigenous languages.

Listen to youth talk about how important their Indigenous languages are to them, their sense of self, and their identity.

Listen to youth talk about how cartoons helped them to learn English and how cartoons can be used to help youth learn their Indigenous language. How can other media and technologies be used to teach Indigenous languages?

Why is learning your language important? How knowing your language presents opportunities for youth as social media influencers, entrepreneurs, businesspeople, and in everyday living.

Highlights of Regional Gatherings

Have a look at what takes place at the Commission’s Regional Gatherings – Language Champions and Language Learners coming together to celebrate the work of strengthening Indigenous languages and discuss the challenges and opportunities ahead.