Our Mission
To preserve and promote Indigenous languages, strengthen literacy, and celebrate culture through accessible, culturally-appropriate learning and support.
About
A grassroots society
rooted in the North.
NTLES brings together cultural promoters, storytellers, educators, and community members passionate about preserving Indigenous heritage through education and creative expression.
Our Vision
A future where Indigenous language, oral history, and cultural knowledge thrive in homes, schools, and communities throughout the Northwest Territories and across Canada.
Our Story
Founded in 2024 by dedicated community members, NTLES is a grassroots, non-profit society for all those passionate about preserving Indigenous heritage through education and creative expression.
"Language carries the worldview of a people. When we keep our languages alive, we keep our stories, our laws, and our land relationships alive too."
— A guiding belief at NTLES