Mi’kmaw Language Revitalization Strategy

ATN supported the Mi’kmaw Language Committee and the Province of Nova Scotia to develop a comprehensive strategy for revitalizing, protecting and promoting the Mi’kmaw language. The strategy now guides both community leaders and provincial policymakers in implementing short- and long-term initiatives, ensuring Mi’kmaw language learning is accessible to youth, families, and communities.

With guidance from international and national best practices, ATN led a full environmental scan, surveyed existing programs, and engaged all 13 Mi’kmaw communities and the urban Indigenous population to capture community priorities and insights.

The strategy provides clear, actionable recommendations to expand learning opportunities, increase public visibility of the language, and strengthen cultural continuity for future generations. Through ATN’s data-driven insights, collaboration, and strategic guidance, this initiative supports the resilience of the Mi’kmaw language and the cultural identity of the Mi’kmaq people across Nova Scotia.