Provide Indigenous resources, training, and support for schools and homes.
Est. 2024 · Inuvik, NT
Preserving language.
Empowering culture.
The Northwest Territories Linguistic Education Society is a grassroots non-profit working alongside communities to preserve Indigenous languages, strengthen literacy, and celebrate the cultures of the North.
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Distributing Yoto Literacy Boxes filled with Indigenous-language stories across NWT communities.
Learn about the initiativeNotice · Parents & Guardians
Survey closes Tuesday, June 30, 2026
A letter to parents and guardians.
Dear Parents/Guardians,
The Northwest Territories Linguistic Education Society (NTLES) recently distributed literacy boxes across the Beaufort Delta region to support early literacy development in Gwich’in and promote culture through engaging, language-rich learning experiences.
Each literacy box included a Yoto player, Yoto audiobook cards, and additional resources designed to help parents/guardians and children enjoy storytelling, oral language, and early literacy activities together.
We are now inviting parents/guardians to complete a short survey to share feedback about the Yoto players and audiobook cards, and how they are being used. Your input will help us understand what is working well, identify opportunities for improvement, and support future literacy initiatives in the region.
Please take a few minutes to complete the survey by Tuesday, June 30, 2026, and be entered for a chance to win Yoto accessories for your Yoto player.
Thank you for your time, participation, and continued support of early literacy learning in Gwich’in.
Sincerely,
The Northwest Territories Linguistic Education Society
Box 2078, Inuvik, NT X0E 0T0
Email: admin@ntles.ca
Our Mission
NTLES works to preserve and promote Indigenous languages, strengthen literacy, and celebrate culture through accessible, culturally-appropriate learning and community support.
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NWT communities served
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Goal areas
2024
Founded by community members
Our Goals
Five commitments to the North.
Use education to protect and promote Indigenous languages and cultures.
Develop and distribute culturally-rich educational resources.
Equip youth with skills to thrive in bilingual education and cultural engagement.
Ensure community-driven educational goals and language preservation.
Uqausiqput Tusaalugu
The Yoto Literacy Box Initiative.
A portable learning environment, rich in high-quality Indigenous-language content, putting fluent stories in the hands of every child.
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