Focus Group

Focus Group on Indigenous Geographical Names

The Focus Group aims to support the international promotion and recognition of Indigenous and minority language geographical names, as well as support Member States in establishing, updating or improving their operational and standardization practices related to Indigenous and minority language geographical names. The Focus Group is led by Canada, with a current focus on Indigenous geographical names.


Contact: geonames-toponymes@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca

  • Terms of Reference
  • UNGEGN resources related to Indigenous geographical names, including relevant Bulletin documents since 2015, Conference and Session documents since 2000 XLS | PDF
  • Other resources related to Indigenous geographical names
  • UNGEGN resources related to minority language geographical names
  • UNGEGN Sessions
  • UNGEGN Bulletin

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