Indigenous Languages in the House of Commons: Moving From Exceptions to Practice

From Confederation to the present day, Indigenous cultures – including languages, but also governance practices and other traditions – have been underrepresented across Canadian public institutions. In this article, the author summarizes how action and advocacy by Indigenous MPs, decisions by the House of Commons, and subsequent efforts by the House Administration in recent years have ushered in a new era for the use of Indigenous languages in proceedings.

Keelan Buck

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