Canada Institute of Linguistics

Canada Institute of Linguistics — Organization Profile

Canada Institute of Linguistics (CanIL) is a Christian academic and ministry-training organization based in Langley, British Columbia, Canada. CanIL provides specialized training in applied linguistics, Bible translation, literacy, language development, language survey, orthography development, and language documentation. The organization integrates scholarship with service to language communities worldwide, preparing students for cross-cultural work in language-related ministry and development.

CanIL serves undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, certificate, and summer-program students through partnerships with Trinity Western University, Tyndale University, Northwest Seminary, and ACTS Seminaries. Its training is connected to campuses in Langley, British Columbia, and Toronto, Ontario, with coursework designed for people preparing to serve language communities in Canada, North America, and around the world. SIL Global identifies CanIL West at Trinity Western University and CanIL East at Tyndale University as training locations where students can take SIL courses for undergraduate or graduate credit.

The organization’s public materials describe CanIL as a place where students receive field-informed training from faculty and staff with cross-cultural and linguistic experience. CanIL offers degree pathways including BA programs in linguistics, MA programs in linguistics and translation, an MA in Translation of Scripture, and a Doctor of Ministry with a Bible Translation Specialization. Its training certificate options include Linguistics Technician, Field Linguist, Translation Specialist, Literacy & Education Technician, Literacy & Education Specialist, Scripture Engagement Worker, Language Surveyor, Lexicography Technician, and Christian Leadership.

CanIL operates through classroom instruction, online courses, summer intensives, academic resources, faculty mentoring, research opportunities, and community life. Its CanIL West campus is located at the Canada Institute of Linguistics Harvest Centre on the campus of Trinity Western University, with classrooms, a specialized computer lab, a linguistic library, offices, and student resources. CanIL East operates through a formal relationship with Tyndale University in Toronto, offering undergraduate linguistic training and extension-based coursework.

A central distinctive of CanIL is training people to serve minoritized language communities through practical, field-oriented linguistic and translation preparation. The organization’s approach combines academic study with preparation for service in Bible translation, literacy development, language documentation, and language-and-culture learning. CanIL also provides academic planning tools, financial aid information, completed theses, electronic working papers, and research opportunities for students pursuing language-focused service.

People can engage with Canada Institute of Linguistics by applying for a degree program, certificate track, individual course, online course, Summer@CanIL, or summer workshop. Supporters can give online, give monthly, use special giving options, contact the organization about admissions or donations, and pray for students preparing for language and Bible translation work. CanIL is listed as a registered Canadian charity and provides public contact information for general inquiries, admissions, and gifts.

Key Links

• Website: https://www.canil.ca/wordpress/
• Why Choose CanIL: https://www.canil.ca/wordpress/about-canil/why-choose-canil/
• Our Campuses: https://www.canil.ca/wordpress/about-canil/our-campuses/
• Programs and Apply Now: https://www.canil.ca/wordpress/general-admissions/apply-now-landing/
• Course Offerings: https://www.canil.ca/wordpress/course-offerings/
• Online Courses: https://www.canil.ca/wordpress/online-courses/
• Financial Aid: https://www.canil.ca/wordpress/financial-aid/
• Leadership: https://www.canil.ca/wordpress/about-canil/meet-our-leadership/
• Board of Directors: https://www.canil.ca/wordpress/about-canil/board-of-directors-2/
• Give Now: https://www.canil.ca/wordpress/give-now/

Contact Information

• Email: in**@***il.ca
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• Email: gi**@***il.ca
• Phone: 604-513-2129
• Phone: 888-513-2129
• Mailing address: Canada Institute of Linguistics, 22500 University Drive, Langley, British Columbia V2Y 1Y1, Canada

Socials

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CanILConnect
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canilconnect/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/canada-institute-of-linguistics

Leadership

• Dr. Danny Foster — President, CEO
• Dr. Randy Lebold — Vice President of Academic Affairs
• Shannon Mischuk — Vice President of Development
• Jeremy Haasdyk — Director of Finance
• Doug Rintoul — Director of Strategic Data and Technology Services
• Jamie Lang — Director of Community Life
• Lezlie Allison — Launch Director
• Dr. Steve Nicolle — MA in Linguistics and Translation Program Chair
• Dr. Brendon Yoder — MA in Linguistics Program Chair
• Dr. Joost Pikkert — MA in Translation of Scripture Program Chair
• Dr. Paul Arsenault — BA Linguistics Program Chair, Tyndale University
• Larry Hayashi — Summer Program Director