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 has recognized that there is a symbiotic relationship between actively offering language services and the public's willingness to use them. When services are clearly and consistently provided, it encourages usage, which in turn revitalizes and sustains 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.