National Indigenous Languages Day

What

National Indigenous Languages Day

When

3/31/2026

Indigenous languages are at the heart of who Indigenous Peoples are. Language is a fundamental aspect of worldview, culture and how identity is expressed and passed onto future generations. 

National Indigenous Languages Day acknowledges the spirit and determination of the many language champions, Elders, youth, and their allies, who inspire hope and underscore the importance of Indigenous languages.

To learn more about this topic, see the following: 

• Why Is It Important to Protect Indigenous Languages

• Speak Michif

• Inukttut

• Assembly of First Nations

• SILR