Indigenous Languages

NATIONS is proud to be Canada’s largest 100% Indigenous-owned language service provider. The name of our company reflects that unique heritage and our inclusive outlook as we strive to provide exceptional service to all nations — from First Nations, Inuit, Quebec and Acadia, to communities of all backgrounds across Canada and beyond. 

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NATIONS offers translations in over 100 languages, 34 of which are Indigenous. These include:

  • Algonquin (Ontario and Quebec dialects)

  • Anishinaabe

  • Assiniboine (Stoney/Nakota/Alberta) 

  • Blackfoot

  • Cree (Plains)

  • Cree (Swampy)

  • Cree (Woodland)

  • East Cree/Coastal Cree Quebec

  • James Bay Cree/Moose Cree

  • Michif Cree/Métis Cree

  • Denesuline (Dene – T Dialect)

  • Dogrib/Tlicho Northwest Territories

  • Innu Language of Quebec

  • Inuinnaqtun

  • Inuktitut (North Baffin, South Baffin, and Labrador dialects) 

  • Maliseet/Wolastoqiyik New Brunswick

  • Michif French/Métis French

  • Mikmaq/Micmac (Nova Scotia & New Brunswick Dialects) 

  • Mohawk/Iroquois Languages (Quebec and Ontario Dialects)

  • Odawa/Ottawa 

  • Ojibwe (Eastern, Western, Northern, & Minnesota/Wisconsin dialects) 

  • Oji-Cree (Northern Ontario dialects) 

  • Witsuwit'en – British Columbia Dialect

Partnering for Indigenous Outreach

During our long history at the forefront of the Canadian translation industry, we’ve worked with many public and private sector clients to enhance their outreach to First Nations communities. Most recently, we were proud to translate the Royal Bank of Canada’s Indigenous Partnership Report, helping RBC reach a wide audience of Indigenous speakers and amplifying Indigenous voices.

Our commitment to Indigenous reconciliation and engagement extends beyond our professional services to our internal processes and procedures. NATIONS’ policy on contracting services of third parties is always to give priority to Indigenous contractors or organizations. We regularly sponsor or donate to Indigenous initiatives and organizations, particularly those involving Indigenous youth.

Your Strategic ESG Partner

All of Canada’s First Nations languages are considered critically endangered. NATIONS is proud to be an active supporter of the language preservation movement to help these communities revitalize their languages and, in doing so, better connect with their unique heritage, history, and culture.

The NATIONS team recognizes the importance of language and how it shapes a speaker’s identity, defining both their past and their future. As an Indigenous-owned language service provider, we marry that passion for communication with linguistic expertise to ensure reliable, accurate, and high-quality translation in every project. 

Get in touch with our team today to find out how we can help your business or organization reach Indigenous audiences and achieve your ESG goals.

Download our white paper about ESG & Indigenous Empowerment at NATIONS.

Let’s work together