Chiefs of Ontario

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The Office of the Commissioner of Indigenous Languages (OCIL) is undertaking research to assess the adequacy of current funding mechanisms supporting Indigenous language revitalization efforts across Canada. The Chiefs of Ontario Education Sector is supporting OCIL in this matter by hosting two half-day virtual engagement sessions for the Ontario region. We invite participants involved in First Nation language revitalization to attend and share insights on best practices, gaps created by current funding structures and opportunities for transformation and innovation.

Date and Time

• 2 sessions to choose from:

  • Tuesday, May 5, 2026 - 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

  • Wednesday, May 13, 2026 - 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Registration: https://coo.smudging.ca:8443/Meeting/Register/d5cd4ff3-2b8d-4f8f-abf0-6c6114de96ed

Location: Virtual

Who should attend: First Nation Language Champions, First Nation Languages Teachers, First Nation language organizations and program staff, Indigenous Languages Component Program (ILC) applicants

Agenda: Download Provisional Agenda (Last updated April 13)

Important notice: Please continue to check back regularly as this site will be updated with important documentation leading up to the engagement sessions.