Indigenous Languages Program — Indigenous Languages Component (First Nations Languages Funding Model) 2027-2028 intake

The Indigenous Languages Program provides funding to support Indigenous peoples, communities and organizations to reclaim, revitalize, maintain and strengthen Indigenous languages and cultures. The Indigenous Languages Component uses a distinctions-based funding approach for First Nations, Inuit and the Métis Nation to implement language revitalization strategies. Expected results include language planning, resource development, instructor training, documentation and increased intergenerational transmission and use of Indigenous languages.

Program funding for language planning, resource development, instructor training, documentation and initiatives to increase use and intergenerational transmission of Indigenous languages; support for production and distribution of Indigenous audio and video content and establishment/maintenance of production facilities under the Northern Aboriginal Broadcasting component.

First Nations communities and Indigenous organizations (distinction-based: First Nations, Inuit and the Métis Nation) are eligible to apply; multi-distinction and Indigenous urban organization projects are subject to separate rules and were closed for 2027-2028.