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Title:

International Forum on the Vitality of Minority and Indigenous Languages in the Circumpolar North

Agreement Number:

7473743 P017220001

Agreement Value:

$219,094.00

Agreement Date:

Jan 13, 2026 - Mar 31, 2026

Description:

Collège Nordique Francophone hosts its first Forum international sur la vitalité des langues minoritaires et autochtones dans le Nord circumpolaire from February 3 to 5, 2026, as part of the development of a thematic network focused on promoting minority and Indigenous languages. This event aims to encourage the sharing of best practices and bring together experts from northern regions to explore innovative solutions to support linguistic vitality. It is part of a process leading to the submission of a request for recognition of the network by the University of the Arctic. The primary beneficiaries are educators, researchers, and community leaders working to sustain minority or Indigenous languages, as well as students and others interested in this field.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The creation of the first international network dedicated to this theme in the Arctic.
A better understanding of issues related to the vitality of minority or Indigenous languages.
The identification of concrete solutions to address challenges.
The establishment of lasting collaborations among partners.

Location:

YELLOWKNIFE, Nunavut, CA

Reference Number:

064-2025-2026-Q4-0010

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Recipient's Legal Name:

Collège nordique francophone

Program:

Global Arctic Leadership Initiative

Program Purpose:

The purpose of the Global Arctic Leadership Initiative is to strengthen Canada’s global leadership in the Arctic. These funds are merged with the pre-existing Canadian International Arctic Fund program, in order to inspire a larger and more robust program that supports the achievement of three key objectives of the International Chapter of Canada’s Arctic and Northern Policy Framework (2019): ▪ Bolster Canadian leadership in multilateral forums where polar issues are discussed and decided upon; ▪ Enhance representation and participation of Arctic and northern Canadians in relevant international forums and negotiations; and ▪ Ensure the Canadian Arctic and North and its people are safe, secure and well-defended (operational funding).