Over the years, the Office of the Languages Commissioner of Nunavut (OLCN) has evolved to become more than just a regulatory body. It now plays a crucial role in supporting the development of strong Inuit- and French-language communities across Nunavut.
Nunavummiut have the right to receive high-quality services in Inuktitut, Inuinnaqtun, English and French from territorial institutions, agencies and municipalities. The OLCN recognizes that there is a symbiotic relationship between actively offering language services and the public’s willingness to use them. When services are consistently provided, they encourage usage, which helps revitalize and sustain our linguistic communities.
This understanding has shaped the OLCN’s proactive approach. Monitoring service delivery and, when necessary, conducting investigations where services are lacking has become a key part of its historical and ongoing mission.