Richez, Major and Pandya: Indigenous Languages Act needs more teeth

The government recently tabled Bill C-91, “An Act Respecting Indigenous Languages,” in the House of Commons. This long-awaited and overdue piece of legislation is a step forward in revitalizing and promoting Indigenous languages, which have suffered greatly due to centuries of colonization and cultural genocide. Bill C-91 establishes an Office of Commissioner of Indigenous Languages that will be responsible for conducting research on the use and vitality of Indigenous languages, fund