How Many Indigenous Languages Are in Canada? And Why Is It So Hard to Agree on a Number? There are somewhere between 60 and 90 Indigenous languages spoken and signed across Canada today, depending on which source you ask. Mention an Indigenous language in conversation, and some familiar names may…
On April 17, 2026 a room filled with Elders, educators, language professionals, community leaders, and advocates gathered at the Coronet Hotel in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, under a shared theme “Our Language. Our Culture. Our Future.” The Dene Language Gathering created a dedicated space where knowledge moved freely between generations, spoken…
This week’s digest explores how technology and language innovation are supporting Indigenous languages in Canada, including the creation of new Ojibwe terminology, Motorola’s development of a digital platform for Ojibwe language and cultural knowledge, and Anthropic’s investment in Canadian AI research involving Indigenous languages.
We began our collaboration with Historica Canada in 2023, and since then, our team has translated more than one million words into French. In the translation industry, words are our unit of measurement—but when working with Historica Canada’s content, that metric quickly feels inadequate. Each article opens a window into…
Originally published in Municipal World, February 2026 People who require essential or equitable services need the ability to communicate seamlessly. Language is not just how we speak, but how we access health care, participate in city planning, and connect with our neighbours. In increasingly diverse communities across Canada, municipalities have…