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What is the role of the Official Languages Directorate of Nunavut?

Under the responsibility of the Department of Culture and Heritage, the Official Languages Directorate of Nunavut:

  • Is responsible for supporting all Government of Nunavut departments and agencies in the delivery of services to the public in Nunavut’s official languages;
  • Provides translation services to the government through its Translation Bureau;
  • Administers language services under the provisions of the Canada–Nunavut General Agreement on the Promotion of French and Inuit Languages;
  • Leads efforts to promote the use of Nunavut’s official languages.

Source: Official languages