Actions and Commitments

Call to Action # 14 : Language and Culture (13-17)

Steps to advance implementation of Indigenous Languages Act

September 28, 2020

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Announcement of essential steps to advance the implementation of the Indigenous Languages Act. The government is working with the Assembly of First Nations (AFN), Inuit Tapariit Kanatami (ITK) and the Métis National Council (MNC) on the development of the consultations. Key steps include:

  • host close to 40 virtual consultations with Indigenous Peoples across Canada
  • An online questionnaire is also available to ensure the minister hears from all interested parties, including Indigenous elders, youth, persons with disabilities, women, men, two-spirit, and LGBTQ persons.
  • a selection committee from AFN, ITK and MNC will be created to support the appointment process for the positions of Commissioner and Directors of Indigenous Languages.
  • host a virtual Indigenous Languages Symposium in early 2021, which will bring together a wide range of national and international experts to share their knowledge and best practices on the revitalization of Indigenous languages.