We call upon the federal government to acknowledge that Aboriginal rights include Aboriginal language rights.
Why “Complete“?
Bill C-91 “An Act respecting Indigenous Languages” receives Royal assent on June 21, 2019. Bill C-91 states: “The Government of Canada recognizes that the rights of Indigenous peoples recognized and affirmed by section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982 include rights related to Indigenous languages.”
Current Status
April 4, 2022
Complete
Previous Status
February 14, 2022
Complete
Latest Updates
Site last updated on June 21, 2019
Jun 21, 2019
Two legislative initiatives have been put forward by individual parliamentarians in relation to Aboriginal language rights….
June 21, 2019
Jun 21, 2019
The Indigenous Languages Act, which is intended to support the reclamation, revitalization, maintaining and strengthening of Indigenous languages in Canada received Royal Assent on June 21,……
June 21, 2019
Feb 5, 2019
“Bill C-91: An Act Respecting Indigenous Languages” (The Indigenous Languages Act) introduced in Parliament….
February 5, 2019
Apr 21, 2016
Romeo Saganash, MP, tabled Bill C-262, An Act to ensure that the laws of Canada are in harmony with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of……
April 21, 2016
The Glendon Declaration
The Glendon Declaration
Eighty-two Indigenous and non-Indigenous scholars gathered together at Glendon College, York University, for a national Colloquium on the implications for Indigenous language policy of the……
February 9, 2016
The Glendon Declaration
Dec 9, 2015
Senator Serge Joyal tabled Bill S-212, An Act for the advancement of the aboriginal languages of Canada and to recognize and respect aboriginal language rights. The bill is……
December 9, 2015