Indigenous Languages Technology Standard
Last updated on May 29, 2025The Indigenous Languages Technology Standard outlines technical requirements for systems to read, write, store, process, and display Indigenous languages.
On this page
- About the Indigenous Languages Technology Standard
- Guidance for applying the standard
- Resources
- Contact us
About the Indigenous Languages Technology Standard
The Indigenous Languages Technology Standard (PDF, 261 KB) outlines the IM/IT technical requirements for systems to read, write, store, process, and display Indigenous languages.
Why this standard is important
This standard helps ministries provide more inclusive services to Indigenous people living in B.C.
By supporting Indigenous languages in systems and services, government will be able to:
- Record Indigenous-language names for people, places or businesses
- Display Indigenous-language names in provincial applications, data and mapping systems
- Print signs, correspondence and documents including Indigenous languages
Learn more about the work being done to include Indigenous languages in government records, systems and services.
Guidance for applying the standard
A set of guidelines (PDF, 724 KB) are available to support the Indigenous Languages Technology Standard. The guidelines describe:
- Which systems need to support Indigenous languages
- How to adopt the standard
Resources
Developer Hub
The B.C. government’s DevHub provides access to common technical documentation, code samples, test data, APIs, and community-driven knowledge. These resources complement and expand on the guidance in the Indigenous Languages Technology Standard (ILTS). Visit the Dev Hub.
Contact us
Submit feedback, request more information, or get help through the Data Systems and Services request system