Languages are the foundation of
Canada’s future
New travelling exhibit
Chinese Languages in Canada
Chinese languages have existed in Canada since 1788 and are now spoken in every province and territory. Chinese is not a single language; it is many languages, and those spoken in Canada each have their own history. Over 1.4 million people speak Chinese languages in Canada! We invite you to visit this exhibit and find out more about the richness of these languages.
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We are passionate about languages!
The Canadian Language Museum works to promote an appreciation of all the languages used in Canada. Language is central to the cultural identity of every Canadian and has been integral in shaping Canada’s development. Few countries can match Canada’s rich and varied language heritage, which includes Indigenous languages from coast to coast, the official languages of French and English, and the hundreds of languages brought to this country by more recent immigrants.
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All are welcome here.
opening times
Tuesday to Thursday from 11am to 4pm
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Glendon Gallery | Glendon Campus
2275 Bayview Ave, North York, ON M4N 3M6, Canada
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We are located in the East Wing of the historic Glendon Hall. Read more about the history of Glendon Hall here.
On Display Now
Chinese Languages in Canada
APR. 27 – May 31; June 6 – 29
May 31 – June 2, victor phillip dahdaleh building, keele campus
Chinese languages have existed in Canada since 1788 and are now spoken in every province and territory. Chinese is not a single language; it is many languages, and those spoken in Canada each have their own history. Over 1.4 million people speak Chinese languages in Canada! We invite you to visit this exhibit and find out more about the richness of these languages.
Visit Our Exhibits
Cree: the People’s Language
May 27 – July 31
Museum on the Boyne 250 Fletcher Crescent, L9R 1M1 Alliston, Ontario
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Speaking the Inuit Way
june 3 – 10
Change and Variation in Canada Linguistics Conference
University of Toronto Mississauga, Collaborative Digital Research Space 3359 Mississauga Road, L5L 1C6 Mississauga, Ontario
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Publications
Indigenous Languages in Canada
The Museum has a special commitment to raise awareness about Indigenous languages, promote revitalization, and participate in Reconciliation. This booklet was created in honour of the Year of Indigenous Languages and is available for free download.
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