In 2008, the Government of Nunavut passed two pieces of legislation that made Canadian history. The Official Languages Act and the Inuit Language Protection Act provide an unprecedented level of protection for an Aboriginal language in a Canadian jurisdiction. The Acts confirm that in the Territory, the Inuit Language, French and English have equal status and affirm the right of our citizens to service in their official language of choice. At the same time they provide special support to the Inuit Language, the mother tongue of most Nunavummiut, and one of Canada's unique cultural treasures. The passage of these two historic Acts was the first step on a longer journey. We knew that achieving our vision would call for the cooperation and engagement of all Nunavummiut, young and old, from every sector and community. And we knew that, like any ambitious journey, this one would require a roadmap. The document before you is that roadmap.
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