Indigenous Language Revitalization Program

Congratulations UVic Graduates of 2026!!! We were thrilled to celebrate some of our CILR graduates from Mowachaht-Muchalaht First Nation last night at the Indigenous Recognition Ceremony. Whether you were celebrating with us or at home in your community, we want to acknowledge your hard work and dedication to language revitalization. We can't wait to see what you get up to next! 🎓

So many great programs and initiatives at UVic!

National Indigenous History Month 2026 National Indigenous History Month is a time to recognize, learn about and celebrate the rich history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations,

We are thrilled that the Micro-certificate in Indigenous Language Documentation has won Gold! This honour is thanks to all of the people on the Indigenous Advisory Committee, the amazing teaching faculty who have been part of the first two cohorts: Kyle Napier, Bridge Chase and Heather Bliss, and all the team at UVic who have supported this program. Let's celebrate!

We are at the CAUCE (Canadian Association of University Continuing Education) conference this week in Halifax! We are so grateful to CILR alumni Laura Prosper and Jasmine Ma'sl, two passionate Mi'kmaw language activists from our first online cohort, who came to present with us and share their experiences and knowledge- it was amazing and so impactful! ❤️

Amazing!!! We are so inspired by what students continue on to accomplish! Congratulations on your podcast Anishinaabemowin Word Parts- we love it! :)

Our current episode shows us how finals from different verb types are related. The final (or ending) of the verb changes what type of verb it is, which the actions are the same.

Listen to Anishinaabemowin Word Parts today on Spotify, YouTube, or on your favourite podcast player.

A wonderful person who has touched so many hearts. LEXIXELEK, Dr. Baptiste Harry “Skip” Dick of the Songhees Nation will be greatly missed.

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we share the passing of LEXIXELEK, Dr. Baptiste Harry “Skip” Dick of the Songhees Nation—a beloved and deeply respected Elder whose presence has been woven into the fabric of the University of Victoria for decades.

Dr. Skip was more than a respected Elder, he was a guiding light, a teacher, a Knowledge Keeper and an advocate for Indigenous education, culture and community. His life’s work has left an everlasting mark on this university, Camosun College, the Victoria Native Friendship Centre and across communities throughout these territories and beyond.

➡️ Join us in honouring his life and legacy. Read more: https://ow.ly/I7CP50YInqO

UVic Office of Indigenous Academic & Community Engagement

UPDATE: We are pausing applications for now so that we can process the ones we have received so far and determine if we have any spaces left. Please email [email protected] if you'd like to be added to our waitlist. Thanks!🌞

Apply today to join a cohort of passionate language advocates from across the country! Note: Class times are in Pacific time- please convert to your time zone if you live outside of BC
Program applications are accepted through our website (link in the comments).

Happy National Indigenous Languages Day! A great day to celebrate all our partners and students and the work they do!

⭐️Indigenous Recognition Ceremony - Expression of Interest

✨Are you graduating this June 2026? If so, IACE wants to celebrate you in a special way this June at the upcoming Indigenous Recognition Ceremony (IRC)!

ℹ️IRC is a unique celebration incorporating a traditional Coast Salish blanketing ceremony. The ceremony provides an opportunity for graduates, their families, friends, Elders and the university community to come together, share a meal and to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of Indigenous students who have reached this significant milestone in their academic journey.

❗️Please take a moment to complete a short survey to express your interest. This survey is intended to provide IACE with a tentative number of graduates. Interested graduates will be contacted later with a formal registration link.

📝Tentative IRC schedule below organized by FACULTY:

📌Monday, June 8 | 4:30-9:00pm
➡️Education, Engineering, Science

📌Wednesday, June 10 | 4:30-9:00pm
➡️Business, Fine Arts, Humanities

📌Friday, June 12 | 4:30-9:00pm
➡️Health, Social Sciences, Continuing Studies

🚨NOTE: This schedule is TENTATIVE and can change depending on the level of interest. Please keep an eye on your email or our social media for any updates.**

📣To submit your expression of interest, visit the link: https://www.surveymonkey.ca/r/BL8S7GD

❔Questions? Email [email protected]