NWT Official Languages

NWT Official languages

The Official Languages of the Northwest Territories are:

Chipewyan
Cree
English
French
Gwich’in
Inuinnaqtun
Inuktitut
Inuvialuktun
North Slavey
South Slavey
Tlicho
Each Official Language has a geographical area or areas where it is commonly used. As such, the GNWT has developed “designated areas” in the Official Languages Policy and Guidelines, and the GNWT can provide services in the Official Language(s) of that area.