Official Languages:
* English: The primary official language, used in government, education, and most public spaces.
* French: Also an official language, but with a smaller population of speakers.
Indigenous Languages:
* Inuvialuktun (Inuvialuit): Spoken by the Inuvialuit people in the western NWT.
* Inuktitut (Inuit): Spoken by the Inuit people in the eastern NWT.
* Chipewyan (Dene): Spoken by the Dene people in the southern NWT.
* Slavey (Dene): Spoken by the Dene people in the central and northwestern NWT.
* Dogrib (Dene): Spoken by the Dene people in the south-central NWT.
* Tłı̨chǫ (Dene): Spoken by the Tłı̨chǫ people in the south-central NWT.
* Gwich'in (Athabascan): Spoken by the Gwich'in people in the northern NWT.
* South Slavey (Dene): Spoken by the Dene people in the southwestern NWT.
* North Slavey (Dene): Spoken by the Dene people in the northwestern NWT.
* Cree (Algonquian): Spoken by some Cree people in the southern NWT.
Other Languages:
* German: Spoken by a small community of German immigrants.
* Tagalog: Spoken by a small Filipino community.
* Other languages: There are small pockets of speakers of other languages, particularly in Yellowknife, the capital city.
Language Vitality:
Many of the Indigenous languages in the NWT are facing challenges due to various factors like the dominance of English, historical government policies, and the influence of modern life.
Language Revitalization Efforts:
There are ongoing efforts to revitalize Indigenous languages through programs focused on language learning, cultural immersion, and the development of resources like dictionaries and learning materials.
It's important to note that the presence and prevalence of these languages can vary significantly across the NWT.