“Atsoo Shun” is the first song Kym Gouchie ever wrote in her ancestral language. She calls it her anchor. Watch: https://commissionforindigenouslanguages.ca/stories/ #LanguageRevitalization #RhythmsOfTheLand
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Helping to promote Indigenous languages and support the efforts of Indigenous peoples to reclaim, revitalize, maintain, and strengthen their languages.
Kym Gouchie's first song in her ancestral language was born from a dream and shaped with her grandmother's voice and guidance. Watch: https://commissionforindigenouslanguages.ca/stories/ #LanguageRevitalization #RhythmsOfTheLand
On March 27, OCIL and Statistics Canada came together at OCIL’s head office in Ottawa to mark the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding. Read the featured story on our website.
OCIL and Statistics Canada Formalize Collaboration to Support Indigenous Languages - Office of the Commissioner of Indigenous Languages
March 27, 2026 – Ottawa, ON On March 27, 2026, the Office of the Commissioner of Indigenous Languages (OCIL), in partnership with Statistics Canada (StatsCan), marked an important milestone with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at OCIL’s head office in Ottawa. This agreement formalizes a growing collaboration between OCIL and StatsCan, grounded in a shared commitment […]
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Kevin Lewis featured in Rhythms of the Land. This performance shows how song carries language and culture across generations. Watch the full interview: https://commissionforindigenouslanguages.ca/stories/
Kevin Lewis interview now available. Exploring the role of song in language, identity, and community. Watch here: https://commissionforindigenouslanguages.ca/stories/ #LanguageRevitalization #RhythmsOfTheLand
On March 31, National Indigenous Languages Day, we uplift the voices of youth from across Canada. Their message is clear: Indigenous languages are alive, powerful, and shaping the future. Watch the video.
Today, February 21, is International Mother Language Day, a UNESCO designated holiday created to celebrate the importance of language preservation and linguistic diversity. Learn more here about the importance of Indigenous language revitalization in Canada: www.ictinc.ca/blog/what-yo...
What You Need to Know About Indigenous Language Revitalization
Learn about the urgent need for Indigenous language revitalization in Canada and the efforts being made to keep these languages alive.
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Questions worth pondering, particularly as digital tools for Indigenous language revitalization efforts have grown in importance, but there will inevitably be impacts from the advent of AI eastasiaforum.org/2025/04/25/a...
AI, algorithms and Indigenous agency in Taiwan
Collaboration is necessary to turn AI from a tool which exacerbates the marginalisation of Taiwan’s Indigenous communities into a means for cultural resurgence
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Indigenous language revitalization is critical to addressing the polycrises of climate change, biodiversity loss, and insect extinction. Our worldviews are intimately linked to our languages. Glad to see this article today.
Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁@minibubbly.bsky.social · 12mo agoReclaiming the language: Indigenous community in Sudbury connects through lost and forgotten words #Sudbury #Ontario 'This is a spiral of life, our life, our culture that is held within the language' says Margaret Biidaanakwat www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
The first full day of the Global Indigenous Languages Summit in Ottawa wrapped up Tuesday afternoon. The theme was land and language, which featured a social media and youth component, as well as breakout sessions on Indigenous language revitalization.
Indigenous languages summit focuses on revitalization
An Indigenous languages summit taking place in Ottawa features language experts from around the world and is focusing on revitalization.
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Chantu William, a Tŝilhqot’in from B.C.'s central Interior and a graduate from FPCC's YES program, is featured in this CBC article. She says, "learning her language growing up supported her mental health and identity as an Indigenous person". #languagerevitalization #languagelearning
Office of the Commissioner of Indigenous Languages@ocil-ila.bsky.social · last yr.A new research review out of the University of British Columbia (UBC) has found that Indigenous people experience better health outcomes when they speak their traditional languages. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Thrilled to be at WAVES 2025, the Global Indigenous Languages Summit by @ocil-ila.bsky.social to share the work of the Indigenous North American Type project @typotheque.com Come visit our booth — the exhibit hall floor 3 & come to our collab session at 2 PM today in room 206! #WAVES2025 #langsky
We're honoured to be at #waves2025ottawa, hosted by @ocil-ila.bsky.social. WAVES 2025 aims to promote & champion all #Indigenouslanguages in Canada as well as support global Indigenous language revitalization efforts. 🌎
Nous sommes honorés d’être à #ondes2025ottawa, organisé par @ocil-ila.bsky.social. ONDES 2025 vise à promouvoir et à défendre toutes les #languesautochtones au Canada ainsi qu'à soutenir les efforts de revitalisation des langues autochtones à l’échelle mondiale. 🌎
We are attending this year's WAVES 2025, Global Indigenous Languages Summit! Happening this week in Ottawa. We hope to see you there! #WAVES2025 #LanguageRevitalization #IDIL
Office of the Commissioner of Indigenous Languages@ocil-ila.bsky.social · last yr.We're excited to announce WAVES 2025, a Global Indigenous Languages Summit! Visit waves2025.ca and register today to secure your spot! #WAVES2025 #IndigenousLanguages #commissionforindigenouslanguages #IndigenousLanguagesSummit #OttawaCanada #DecadeofIndigenousLanguages
Chi miigwetch @ocil-ila.bsky.social for this vital gathering, and to @fpcc.ca for their sponsorship and the opportunity to learn from the great Wanosts'a7, a Woman Who Walks In Peace Among People indeed, merci infiniment 🙏
Revitalization the focus of Indigenous languages summit in Ottawa www.aptnnews.ca/national-new...
Indigenous languages summit focuses on revitalization
An Indigenous languages summit taking place in Ottawa features language experts from around the world and is focusing on revitalization.
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Tomorrow’s the day we come together for WAVES 2025, Global Indigenous Languages Summit! Let’s lift up our voices and spark new energy for Indigenous languages and communities, and shape the future for Indigenous Languages.
ELP will be at the WAVES Global Indigenous Languages Summit in Ottawa, August 11-14. We are looking forward to meeting and learning from other language revitalization folks around the world! Learn more: waves2025.ca
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Office of the Commissioner of Indigenous Languages@ocil-ila.bsky.social · last yr.Engage in interactive workshops and panel discussions at WAVES 2025, designed to inspire new thinking and drive actionable solutions for Indigenous language revitalization. Register now! #WAVES2025 #LanguageInnovation waves2025.ca
Indigenous people's health tightly tied to speaking their own languages, review finds https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/indigenous-health-outcomes-indigenous-language-revitalization-1.7569554 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca 🍁
The First Peoples’ Cultural Council of British Columbia has put together a guide for journalists on reporting on indigenous and minority languages, language endangerment, and language revitalization: fpcc.ca/resource/say... #indigenous #FirstNations #aboriginal #languages #linguistics #journalism
Say it with Respect: A Journalists' Guide - First Peoples Cultural Council
Say it with Respect: A Journalists' Guide to Reporting on Indigenous & Minoritized Languages by ELP and FPCC.
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The Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres held their AGM in Kingston on Saturday, with delegates from across Ontario, including Kenora and Red Lake. I spoke about the Kingston Native Centre and its role in language revitalization. I hope everyone enjoyed their time in Kingston! #ygk
Spotlight: Guest Speakers 🔆 Don’t miss your chance to hear Dr. Caroline Running Wolf and Dr. Michael Running Wolf talk about “Using XR for Indigenous Language Revitalization.” Session Time: 2:00–3:00 PM Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2025 Location: Westin Hotel, Confederation Ballroom waves2025.ca
2025 All Nations Childcare Gathering celebrates Indigenous Early Learning and Language Revitalization Read more via Anishinabek News: https://anishinabeknews.ca/2025/08/01/2025-all-nations-childcare-gathering-celebrates-indigenous-early-learning-and-language-revitalization/
Heading to #waves2025ottawa next week? Hotel deals are almost gone! If you haven't already, make sure to book your hotel today! #hoteldeals #globalIndigenouslanguagessumit waves2025.ca
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Hotel deals are almost gone! Heading to Ottawa for #WAVES2025OTTAWA? Book your hotel room now and don’t miss these discounts! waves2025.ca
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There are 60 to 90 Indigenous languages [exact numbers vary] with over 237,000 individuals being fluent in at least one as of the 2021 Canadian census. Due to the limited population of speakers most languages are critically endangered and thus preservation efforts are underway to maintain them.
Commissioner Ronald E. Ignace and Directors Georgina Liberty, Robert Watt, and Joan Greyeyes form a dynamic team committed to promoting Indigenous languages in Canada #IndigneousLanguagesCanada #IndigenousLanguages
One of the most widely spoken Indigenous languages in this country is now available through Google's translation service, the first time the tech giant has included a First Nations, Métis or Inuit language spoken in Canada on its platform.
Google adds first Indigenous language in Canada to its translation service
One of the most widely spoken Indigenous languages in this country is now available through Google's translation service, the first time the tech giant has included a First Nations, Métis or Inuit language spoken in Canada on its platform.
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