Indigenous Language Revitalization Program

05/27/2026

Great student funding opportunity! Deadline is next week- June 5

05/26/2026

We are thrilled that the Micro-certificate in Indigenous Language Documentation has won Gold! This honour is thanks to all of the people on the Indigenous Advisory Committee, the amazing teaching faculty who have been part of the first two cohorts: Kyle Napier, Bridge Chase and Heather Bliss, and all the team at UVic who have supported this program. Let's celebrate!

05/14/2026

We are at the CAUCE (Canadian Association of University Continuing Education) conference this week in Halifax! We are so grateful to CILR alumni Laura Prosper and Jasmine Ma'sl, two passionate Mi'kmaw language activists from our first online cohort, who came to present with us and share their experiences and knowledge- it was amazing and so impactful! ❤️

05/06/2026

Amazing!!! We are so inspired by what students continue on to accomplish! Congratulations on your podcast Anishinaabemowin Word Parts- we love it! :)

Our current episode shows us how finals from different verb types are related. The final (or ending) of the verb changes what type of verb it is, which the actions are the same.

Listen to Anishinaabemowin Word Parts today on Spotify, YouTube, or on your favourite podcast player.

04/13/2026

A wonderful person who has touched so many hearts. LEXIXELEK, Dr. Baptiste Harry “Skip” Dick of the Songhees Nation will be greatly missed.

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we share the passing of LEXIXELEK, Dr. Baptiste Harry “Skip” Dick of the Songhees Nation—a beloved and deeply respected Elder whose presence has been woven into the fabric of the University of Victoria for decades.

Dr. Skip was more than a respected Elder, he was a guiding light, a teacher, a Knowledge Keeper and an advocate for Indigenous education, culture and community. His life’s work has left an everlasting mark on this university, Camosun College, the Victoria Native Friendship Centre and across communities throughout these territories and beyond.

➡️ Join us in honouring his life and legacy. Read more: https://ow.ly/I7CP50YInqO

UVic Office of Indigenous Academic & Community Engagement

03/31/2026

UPDATE: We are pausing applications for now so that we can process the ones we have received so far and determine if we have any spaces left. Please email [email protected] if you'd like to be added to our waitlist. Thanks!🌞

Apply today to join a cohort of passionate language advocates from across the country! Note: Class times are in Pacific time- please convert to your time zone if you live outside of BC
Program applications are accepted through our website (link in the comments).

03/31/2026

Happy National Indigenous Languages Day! A great day to celebrate all our partners and students and the work they do!

03/18/2026

⭐️Indigenous Recognition Ceremony - Expression of Interest

✨Are you graduating this June 2026? If so, IACE wants to celebrate you in a special way this June at the upcoming Indigenous Recognition Ceremony (IRC)!

ℹ️IRC is a unique celebration incorporating a traditional Coast Salish blanketing ceremony. The ceremony provides an opportunity for graduates, their families, friends, Elders and the university community to come together, share a meal and to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of Indigenous students who have reached this significant milestone in their academic journey.

❗️Please take a moment to complete a short survey to express your interest. This survey is intended to provide IACE with a tentative number of graduates. Interested graduates will be contacted later with a formal registration link.

📝Tentative IRC schedule below organized by FACULTY:

📌Monday, June 8 | 4:30-9:00pm
➡️Education, Engineering, Science

📌Wednesday, June 10 | 4:30-9:00pm
➡️Business, Fine Arts, Humanities

📌Friday, June 12 | 4:30-9:00pm
➡️Health, Social Sciences, Continuing Studies

🚨NOTE: This schedule is TENTATIVE and can change depending on the level of interest. Please keep an eye on your email or our social media for any updates.**

📣To submit your expression of interest, visit the link: https://www.surveymonkey.ca/r/BL8S7GD

❔Questions? Email [email protected]

03/09/2026

2026-27 CILR National Online Cohort- We are now OPEN for applications!!! We are so excited for next year's line up of courses with an exceptional teaching team and can't wait to welcome a new cohort! If you or someone you know would like to join this program, please go to our website for more details and to apply:
https://continuingstudies.uvic.ca/museums-heritage-and-indigenous-culture/programs/indigenous-language-revitalization
Email Janna at [email protected] with any questions.

The Certificate in Indigenous Language Revitalization (CILR) program provides a strong foundation of knowledge and skills to develop practical strategies f

02/13/2026

We are so sad to learn of the passing of Bonnie Jane Maracle. We are so grateful for her commitment and dedication to the CILR program and our students over the past 20 years. Her contributions to both our in-community and online deliveries were amazing. The students loved her, we loved her. We so appreciated her thoughts and ideas that helped to shape the evolution of our curriculum and program over time. It was a joy to spend time with her during grad week last June and we are grateful she made the trip! We will miss her and send warm thoughts and prayers to her family and friends at this time. ❤️

Dear Friends and Community Members,

It is with profound sadness that the Ontario Native Literacy Coalition and Turtle’s Back Publishing share the passing of our dear Board Member and Chief Governance Officer, Bonnie Jane Maracle, on February 12, 2026.

Bonnie was an inspiring leader, educator, and advocate whose unwavering dedication to Indigenous learning and education touched countless lives across our communities. Through her commitment, wisdom, and generous spirit, she strengthened our collective work and helped shape the future of Indigenous literacy and empowerment in Ontario and beyond.

We will remember Bonnie for her kindness, integrity, and tireless pursuit of knowledge and truth. Her vision and voice enriched every conversation, and her legacy will continue to guide the work we do in service of our learners, educators, and communities.

On behalf of our staff, board members, and partners, we extend our deepest condolences to Bonnie’s family, friends, and all who had the honour of knowing her. We are profoundly grateful for her years of service and the light she brought to our shared journey.

Bonnie will be dearly missed, but her spirit and teachings will remain with us always.

With heartfelt sympathy,
ONLC and TBP Staff

02/10/2026

CILR Teaching Opportunities- We are hiring!
Please send a letter of interest and a current CV to [email protected]
We are accepting applications for these specific opportunities as well as for our general pool of instructors for both community-based and online deliveries.