Canada’s original languages belong to 12 language groups and are spoken by over 200,000 people. In this section, listen to the languages, find out how they differ from English, and learn how colonial policy impacted them as well as current commitments to protect and restore them.

Background

About Language

Listen to Speakers

Across the country, there are many language revitalization efforts working to stem the tide of language erosion. From filmmaking to community radio, language nests to adult immersion, see community-driven programs in action and hear speakers tell what it means to learn your language.

On Revitalization

Language and Film

Radio

Dig deeper into the core ideas of Transmissions. This section includes speakers talking about the values embedded in their languages, and videos of a symposium with Indigenous experts discussing topics from the Anthropocene to Indigenous futurism and colonialism. There’s a reading list for those who want to take their explorations even further.

Perspectives

Symposium: the Roots of Meaning

Reading List