The parties' promises on Indigenous languages and cultures

Support community-driven projects to restore, protect, and promote Indigenous languages

Support Indigenous languages and culture through community-led media and education
Provide $25M in support for Indigenous language media

Appuyer des investissements pour promouvoir les langues, les cultures et les traditions autochtones

Ensure Indigenous languages are on election ballots in Indigenous territories

"We will make voting more accessible to people living in Inuit, First Nations or Métis communities by ensuring that Indigenous languages are on election ballots in Indigenous territories. This is a concrete step we can take towards meaningful reconciliation, and it will boost participation in democracy as well as contributing towards the revitalization of Indigenous languages." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

Increase federal funding for Indigenous-led education programmes, ensuring the preservation of Indigenous languages and cultural knowledge
Guarantee every First Nations, Métis, and Inuit child equitable access to high-quality, culturally relevant education, regardless of location
Expand access to land-based learning

"Expand access to land-based learning, recognizing its essential role in cultural revitalization, intergenerational knowledge transmission, and holistic education rooted in connection to territory and community." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25
Fund Indigenous-led curriculum development prioritising Indigenous languages, cultures, histories, and knowledge systems
Increase investments in Indigenous language revitalisation

"Increase investments in Indigenous language revitalization, supporting community-driven initiatives and culturally relevant resources." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25
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Provide dedicated federal funding to support the creation, conservation, and public accessibility of Indigenous art and cultural expressions
Legislate and enforce meaningful recognition and protections for Indigenous intellectual and artistic property rights

"Protect Indigenous intellectual and artistic property rights by legislating and enforcing meaningful recognition and protections, ensuring Indigenous artists and communities retain full control over their cultural creations and heritage." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25
Fund initiatives for Indigenous artists to travel and provide mentorship in Indigenous communities

"Fund initiatives for Indigenous artists to travel and provide mentorship in Indigenous communities, supporting cultural transmission, artistic development, and youth engagement." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25
Provide stable federal funding dedicated specifically to the preservation, revitalisation, and promotion of Indigenous languages across Canada

"Provide stable federal funding dedicated specifically to the preservation, revitalization, and promotion of Indigenous languages across Canada, in alignment with the Indigenous Languages Act." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25

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