Indigenous Languages Program

The Indigenous Languages Program provides funding to support efforts by Indigenous peoples and organizations to reclaim, revitalize, maintain and strengthen Indigenous languages and cultures. The program includes distinction-based funding models for First Nations, Inuit and the Métis Nation, as well as multi-distinction and Indigenous urban organizations projects. Expected results include language planning, resource development, instructor training, documentation and increased intergenerational transmission of Indigenous languages. The program also includes a Northern Aboriginal Broadcasting component to support production and distribution of Indigenous audio and video content.

Funding to support language revitalization activities including language planning, development of resources, training of language instructors, documentation, increased use and intergenerational transmission of Indigenous languages; support for production and distribution of Indigenous audio and video content under the Northern Aboriginal Broadcasting component.

Indigenous communities and Indigenous organizations are eligible, with distinction-based approaches for First Nations, Inuit and the Métis Nation; multi-distinction and Indigenous urban organizations are covered by a separate component. For details on who can apply, applicants are directed to the First Nations, Inuit and Métis Nation funding model pages.

Applications are submitted through component-specific calls and processes; applicants are referred to the First Nations, Inuit and Métis Nation funding model pages for details.