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This is another current epetition of value and importance? Many of WA's First Nations languages are now extinct, with a greater number under severe threat of loss, unless action is taken immediately to recognise and resource them to survive into the future. In WA, only eight languages are considered alive with speech communities of several hundred people, and with children speaking a language as a mother tongue. Each First Nations language is a library of knowledge and information. The languages carry medicinal, geographical, heritage, history, mapping and cultural information that is lost if the language dies. Language is identity, the mouth of culture, and the carrier of culture. To lose a language is like burning down a library; all that information and knowledge is gone forever. The First Nations languages of WA carry tens of thousands of years of knowledge and information about WA. They are State treasures that we would like to share and celebrate with all Western Australians. https://lnkd.in/g7qfgREt

Celebrating Indigenous Peoples' Day: Honoring Native American Languages and Cultures Today, we celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day, a time to honor the histories, cultures, and contributions of Native American communities. This day serves as a reminder of the resilience and strength of Indigenous peoples, and the importance of preserving their languages and traditions. At iTi, we are committed to supporting and promoting the diversity of languages spoken by Indigenous communities. Native American languages are not just a means of communication; they are a vital part of cultural identity and heritage. Each language carries unique stories, knowledge, and perspectives that enrich our collective human experience. In recognition of this day, we invite you to revisit our 2020 blog post, "A Brief History of Native American Languages in the US." ?? https://lnkd.in/eiF4KJ6Y Let's take this opportunity to learn more about the linguistic heritage of Native American communities and support initiatives that aim to keep these languages alive for future generations. #IndigenousPeoplesDay #NativeAmericanLanguages #CulturalHeritage #LanguagePreservation #DiversityAndInclusion #iTiTranslates

In the US, President Biden's administration has recently launched a national plan to protect, preserve, and revitalize Indigenous languages. Learn more about language revitalization in our blog article here: What You Need to Know About Indigenous Language Revitalization https://hubs.la/Q02_7M1t0

In the US, President Biden's administration has recently launched a national plan to protect, preserve, and revitalize Indigenous languages. Learn more about language revitalization in our blog article here: What You Need to Know About Indigenous Language Revitalization https://hubs.la/Q02_7PMm0

https://lnkd.in/gASW_9sK How is the struggle about the revival of Canadian Indigenous Languages. A?2023 Statistics Canada survey of nearly 240,000 Indigenous people?reported the first decline in 30 years in the number of people who knew their language well enough to carry on a conversation. Those reporting an Indigenous first language also dropped by seven per cent. That same survey, however, also identified clusters of thriving language revitalization. Haisla, Halq’emeylem, Heiltsuk, Michif — the number of new Indigenous speakers of each of those languages has grown by 30 per cent or more between 2016 and 2021.

?? “When I heard my grandparents' Indigenous language on the radio, it felt like home.” ?? These powerful words from Keisha Erwin, a second-language learner of #nīhithawīwin (Woodland #Cree), remind us of the profound connection between language, identity, and belonging. Keisha’s story, shared in her article, speaks to the challenges she faced growing up without access to her heritage language—challenges rooted in the ongoing legacy of colonialism in Canada. Despite these obstacles, she is now passionately committed to language revitalization, both personally and professionally. Her journey underscores an essential truth: revitalizing Indigenous languages is not just about preserving words—it is about healing, reclaiming culture, and restoring intergenerational connections. As she said, “I long to be able to converse with nohkom (grandmother) and nimosom (grandfather).” This longing is shared by countless Indigenous peoples around the world, whose languages have been disrupted by historical trauma. Voices like Keisha's are critical in advocating for real change. Her reflections on the gap between governmental promises and actual funding for Indigenous language revitalization efforts are a rallying cry for more support and action. Stories like hers inspire hope for the future of Indigenous languages. At?Languages 4, Keisha’s story reflects why we do what we do: to support Indigenous communities in reclaiming their linguistic heritage on their terms through language sovereignty. These languages belong to the people who have spoken them for generations, and it’s our honor to be a part of their revitalization journey. Together, we can make sure that the next generation has the opportunity to hear, speak, and pass on their ancestral languages. #IndigenousLanguages #LanguageRevitalization #CulturalPreservation #LanguageSovereignty #TruthAndReconciliation #IndigenousRights #HeritageLanguage #LanguageHealing #IntergenerationalConnection #CreeLanguage Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee)/Cree Nation Government https://lnkd.in/d4JnYrW2

What You Need to Know About Indigenous Language Revitalization https://hubs.la/Q02PmnpY0

What You Need to Know About Indigenous Language Revitalization https://hubs.la/Q02PmnpX0

As specialists in Pacific Islands languages, we're observing China's evolving approach to language rights protection and international engagement. China's domestic experience with language preservation, combined with its growing presence in the Pacific through the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), raises intriguing possibilities for Pacific Islands language preservation https://lnkd.in/gd9sCTat

The (academic) concept of intellectualising African languages, or rather previously marginalised indigenous languages, would seem as "scraping or doing away with English" to people who embrace (linguistic) historical practices that worship and hegemonise English and normalise monolingualism (in academia). The concept only advocates embracing African languages, and it must be important to emphasise that in order to achieve development as Africans, and to sustain this development, and keep our identity intact, we must intellectualise our African languages so that they compete with English in formal domains like academia, mass media, science and technology.