Today marks an important moment in Nunavut's history: the passing of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement Act and the Nunavut Act on July 9, 1993. At wintranslation we have been collaborating with so many wonderful Inuit translators, for well over a decade, and we continue to deepen our understanding, respect,…
Background When the Coaching Association of Canada set out to expand the reach of their eLearning program “Mental Health in Sport”—originally created in English and French—they partnered with wintranslation. The goal was to make this important resource accessible to a wider range of communities across Canada, including both Indigenous Peoples…
The month of June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada. It's a time to celebrate and honor the stories, achievements, and resilience of Indigenous Peoples. Indigenous History Month is an opportunity to celebrate and reflect on the enduring challenges faced by Indigenous communities. It's a reminder for all Canadians…
For organizations working in the natural resources sector, effective communication and engagement with Indigenous communities are paramount for a host of ethical, legal, and practical reasons. Whether it involves sharing information or inviting knowledge, for example in relation to a potential initiative, translation plays a pivotal role, serving as a…
In 2019, wintranslation acquired the translation business of the consulting firm, le groupe-conseil Baastel. Huiping Zhang from wintranslation and Alain Lafontaine from Baastel tell us their win-win story. They discuss how they got into the translation business, what the acquisition experience was like for each of them, and what some of their priorities are in a…