Indigenous Languages Program - Indigenous Languages Component - Inuit Language Funding Model

• The applicant must be one of the four Inuit Land Claim Organizations: Inuvialuit Regional Corporation, Makivvik, Nunatsiavut Government, or Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated.
• The project must focus on Inuktut language maintenance, revitalization, or reclamation.
• The applicant must submit a 5-year work plan as part of the application.

Who is eligible?

• Inuitive Land Claim Organizations representing Inuit regions
• Inuit organizations collaborating with the 4 Inuit Land Claim Organizations

Eligible geographic areas

• Inuvialuit Settlement Region, Northwest Territories
• Nunavik, Quebec
• Nunatsiavut, Newfoundland and Labrador
• Nunavut

• Step 1: Contact the Appropriate Land Claim Organization
  • Identify which of the four Inuit Land Claim Organizations is relevant to your region or organization (Inuvialuit Regional Corporation, Makivvik, Nunatsiavut Government, or Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated).
  • Reach out to the selected organization using the provided contact email to express your interest in funding for Inuktut maintenance, revitalization, or reclamation.
• Step 2: Collaborate on Funding Proposal
  • Work with your Land Claim Organization to discuss partnership opportunities and funding mechanisms according to your region's priorities.
  • Participate in developing or contributing to a 5-year work plan as required under the funding model.
• Step 3: Submit Funding Request Through Land Claim Organization
  • Ensure all required information and contributions are included as defined in the process established by the Land Claim Organization.
  • The Land Claim Organization will submit the formal application and funding request to the Department of Canadian Heritage as part of their multi-year plan.
• Step 4: Follow Up and Support
  • Maintain contact with your Land Claim Organization throughout the process for updates and feedback.
  • For general inquiries or assistance, contact the Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program via email at autochtone-indigenous@pch.gc.ca or by phone at 819-934-1405 / 1-866-811-0055.

• The funding model introduces a multi-year approach, allowing for five-year work plans to enhance predictability and flexibility for recipients.
• Individual Inuit regions have the authority to determine their own partnerships and mechanisms for funding language initiatives.
• Guides are available for the public acknowledgement of financial support from Canadian Heritage.
• Agents are available to assist applicants from Monday to Friday, between 8:30 am and 5 pm (ET).