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ITK president says Indigenous languages office’s mandate needs to be re-examined
ITK says the office needs stronger oversight and a complaints process after allegations of mismanagement, bullying and a $10 million Ottawa conference.
- Natan Obed, President of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, expressed concern over allegations of financial mismanagement and a toxic workplace at the Office of the Commissioner for Indigenous Languages, urging federal reforms of the institution.
- The Office of the Commissioner for Indigenous Languages has faced criticism for inadequate progress in strengthening Indigenous languages, spending $10 million on a conference, and experiencing a toxic work environment with staff resignations and bullying claims.
- Canadian Heritage has launched a financial audit and a review of the Indigenous Languages Act, with Heritage Minister Marc Miller stressing accountability and due process.
- ITK plans to submit recommendations for reforming the languages office and Indigenous Languages Act, including official language status for Inuktut and empowering the office with complaint adjudication authority to improve accountability and the effective use of funding.
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The Toronto Star+2 Reposted by 2 other sources
ITK president says Indigenous languages office’s mandate needs to be re-examined
OTTAWA - Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami President Natan Obed says allegations of financial mismanagement and a toxic workplace at the Office of the Commissioner for Indigenous Languages are disheartening, and he
·Toronto, Canada
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Winnipeg Free Press+12 Reposted by 12 other sources
ITK president says Indigenous languages office's mandate needs to be re-examined
OTTAWA - Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami President Natan Obed says allegations of financial mismanagement and a toxic workplace at the Office of the Commissioner for Indigenous Languages are disheartening, and he hopes the federal government seizes the moment to reform the institution.
·Winnipeg, Canada
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