Celebrating 40 Years of Impact: CanIL’s Legacy of Transforming Lives Through Language
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Celebrating 40 Years of Impact: CanIL’s Legacy of Transforming Lives Through Language
LANGLEY, BC — January 23, 2025 — Canada Institute of Linguistics (CanIL) celebrates its fortieth anniversary, marking four decades of empowering communities worldwide through language development, Bible translation, and education. Since its founding in 1985, CanIL has been at the forefront of linguistic innovation and cultural preservation, contributing to language sustainability in diverse regions globally.
CanIL develops experts in language development, linguistics, literacy, translation, and training others, ensuring that all people may have access to the Bible in their heart language. Hundreds of alumni work in more than 40 countries, engaging in language survey, orthography development, lexicography, education, and translation as part of the global Bible Translation movement. CanIL Graduates also contribute to language-software development, teaching English as a second language, speech-language pathology, and other linguistic and cross-cultural endeavours.
“When the Scriptures were translated into our heart language, it was like God spoke directly to us for the first time,” shared a community leader in South America. Such testimonies highlight the transformative impact of CanIL’s work.
Founded by pioneers passionate about linguistic research and education, CanIL has grown into a globally recognized center for excellence. “We work hard to equip individuals who have a heart to serve, fostering cultural understanding and building bridges through language,” said Dr. Danny Foster, President of CanIL.
To commemorate this milestone, CanIL is hosting a fortieth-anniversary open house and gala on June 21 at Trinity Western University, uniting alumni, supporters, and community members to celebrate its legacy and future vision. In addition, CanIL will highlight inspiring stories from the field and promote the “Beyond Words” campaign. The funds raised through this capital campaign will go toward:
Interviews with Dr. Danny Foster, president and CEO, are available upon request.?
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“This anniversary is not just about reflecting on the past but envisioning a future where everyone has access to resources in their heart language,” said Shannon Mischuk, VP of Development.
For more information about CanIL’s fortieth-anniversary gala, the “Beyond Words” campaign, or ways to support its mission, visit www.canil.ca or email [email protected].
Media Contact: Shannon Mischuk VP of Development, CanIL
Email: [email protected] Phone: 604.513.2129 ext 3937
About CanIL:?The Canada Institute of Linguistics (CanIL) is a globally recognized leader in applied linguistics. Established in 1985, CanIL provides education and training to serve the needs of linguistically diverse communities worldwide. It equips linguistic scholars to serve alongside marginalized communities through language development for the glory of God.
About Dr. Danny Foster:
Dr. Danny Foster has been the president and CEO of the Canada Institute of Linguistics (CanIL) since 2014. He holds a PhD in Education (University of Bristol), a Postgraduate Diploma in Research Methods (University of Bristol), and an MA in Linguistics (Trinity Western University). With extensive experience in leadership roles at SIL Global and as an instructor at CanIL, Dr. Foster’s work has focused on language development, multilingual education, and social inclusion.?