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7 total action items
Update official languages regulations, policy and guidelines to improve access to public services in Indigenous languages.
On-track
Deliverable(s)
- Research Indigenous languages service legislation and policies in other jurisdictions. Complete
- Review existing Official Languages Policy and Official Languages Guidelines including active offer, designated areas, area of significant demand and signage. On-track
Indigenous Language Access NWT Indigenous Languages Action Plan
Educate GNWT employees on their role in providing Indigenous languages services as laid out in the Official Languages Guidelines.
On-track
Deliverable(s)
- Circulate promising practices for written and verbal communication in Indigenous languages for GNWT employees. On-track
- Celebrate and recognize GNWT employees who use Indigenous languages at work through the bilingual employee recognition campaign. On-track
Indigenous Language Access NWT Indigenous Languages Action Plan
Develop a promotional campaign on the Official Languages Act and access to Indigenous language services in the NWT.
On-track
Deliverable(s)
- Use radio, social media and newsprint to inform NWT residents on language rights. On-track
Indigenous Language Access NWT Indigenous Languages Action Plan
Support GNWT Departments to be able to offer improved public services in Indigenous languages as outlined in the Official Languages Guidelines.
On-track
Deliverable(s)
- Develop interdepartmental committee of Official Indigenous Language Coordinators. Complete
- Develop a professional development program that allows for GNWT employees to access Indigenous language classes. On-track
- Develop training for GNWT employees so they know their role in official Indigenous language services. On-track
- Assist GNWT employees to implement Official Languages Guidelines. On-track
Indigenous Language Access NWT Indigenous Languages Action Plan
Expand and improve Indigenous language programs in NWT schools and early childhood programs.
Completed
Deliverable(s)
- Support NWT schools and early childhood programs to offer Indigenous language instruction and programs. Complete
- Support Education Bodies to provide professional development in the NWT for Indigenous language instructors. Complete
- Offer Indigenous language instructor training program pathways for early childhood, school and adult education. Complete
- Recruit and retain Indigenous language instructors for NWT schools. Complete
Indigenous Language Access NWT Indigenous Languages Action Plan
Renew the Aboriginal Languages and Culture Based Education Directive.
Completed
Deliverable(s)
- Develop a funding model, policy, procedures and a handbook to support Indigenous languages and cultures in schools. Complete
Indigenous Language Access NWT Indigenous Languages Action Plan
Support and offer training on interpretation and translation to new and existing NWT interpreters and translators.
Completed
Deliverable(s)
- Offer training on interpretation and translation, including entry-level training and specialized training for health, social services and justice. Complete
- Develop partnership with organizations, such as the Association of Translators and Interpreters of Alberta, for training and accreditation of NWT I/Ts. Complete
- Update the Interpreters and Translators list, including dialects and credentials. Complete
Indigenous Language Access NWT Indigenous Languages Action Plan