Indigenous languages in the Northwest Territories will receive $19.6 million.

Northwest Territories MP Michael McLeod made the announcement May 26. It comes after negotiations over the past year between the federal government, the GNWT and Nunavut, stated a news release.

The GNWT will receive $5.9 million for 2017-2018, while Nunavut will receive $4.1 million for the same period.

Alfred Moses, NWT minister of education, culture and employment said the money was a positive step for NWT communities.

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The money will cover indigenous language services from 2016-2020.