Indigenous Language Revitalization
Support and host meetings and gatherings for Indigenous Language champions, advocates and partners to share promising practices, build relationships and network with each other.
Offer language revitalization training opportunities to Indigenous language partners.
Support NWT communities and organizations to create and offer effective Indigenous language learning and revitalization initiatives.
Recognize and celebrate outstanding leadership and contributions in Indigenous language revitalization.
Establish guidelines around the inclusion of Indigenous languages in GNWT communications.
Launch a campaign that promotes the importance of Indigenous language use and increases respect for Indigenous languages throughout the NWT.
Use surveys to better understand language proficiency and people’s attitudes towards Indigenous languages in the NWT.
Recognize and affirm the need for language protection, revitalization and maintenance for all NWT Indigenous languages.
Manage Federal and Territorial funding for Indigenous languages.
