The Tibetan script is more than writing - it’s a sacred art form. As its daily use declines, efforts to preserve it are more vital than ever. If you're interested, join the Script Keepers Network or go to our interactive Atlas - links in bio.

âpihtawikosisân is back!!! With a fantastic project:

"I want to demonstrate that we don’t need a million dollar budget and a huge production team – and we certainly can’t wait for these things. I also strongly believe in creating a resource that is free to access. If you are an Indigenous person and Cree is one of your traditional languages, it is your birthright. The more opportunities that exist for you to reclaim that birthright, the better.”

https://apihtawikosisan.com/2025/06/making-the-cree-language-accessible-tapwe-kinitaweyihtenaw-ka-nehiyaweyahk/

I love looking through https://native-land.ca. I learn something new every time I go, usually by just clicking on one of the random articles on the side. It's pretty clear that it's a small team behind it, and I wish they had more resources to be able to put more indigenous languages on the map (literally!).

If you have some time on your hands and a passion for language, I'd highly suggest checking out their Volunteer page: https://native-land.ca/how-to-contribute/volunteer It's a lovely way to contribute to/learn about global Indigenous sovereignty and lift up marginalized voices. Each language is a worldview; we can learn so much if only we look for it!

Also this is Ariel; I'd post this on my profile but wandering.shop has a very small character allowance and I am way too long-winded for it, I have found :P

#IndigenousLanguage #IndigenousSovereignty #LandBack #NativeLand #LanguageRevitalization #Languages #Maps #Mapping @arielkroon

Dear _ ,

I envision the future in #Canada, where ≈60 #IndigenousLanguages (& English & French) will be current in society. To enable this future I will: continue to support #Indigenous language learning & revitalization programs; learn & practice the local Niitsitapi (i.e., Blackfoot) language; advocate for language inclusion in education; support policies that recognize Indigenous languages; & amplify Indigenous voices & stories. Languages are identities. #LanguageRevitalization

My talk is tomorrow at 3 PM eastern, if learning about a textbook created as part of a community-engaged revitalization effort is your jam. #LanguageRevitalization #linguistics https://lingo.lol/@abdalian/113833860533484510

I'll be giving a talk at the American Philosophical Society on Thursday, January 23rd to discuss some of the successes and lessons learned from the creation and publication of the Tunica Language Textbook. The talk is on Zoom and is free but requires that you register at the link below. Feel free to register and attend if you're interested!

https://www.amphilsoc.org/events/just-one-more-quick-edit-lessons-making-tunica-language-textbook-andrew-abdalian

#linguistics #LanguageRevitalization

@linguistics

What is an extinct #language really?

Some thoughts on how Ubykh challenges the concepts of 'extinction' and 'revived' languages.

https://col.quora.com/How-do-extinct-languages-that-have-been-revived-acquire-new-vocabulary-For-example-how-do-Latin-Hebrew-Irish-Corn-2?ch=10&oid=1477743824712201&share=b58ddcc4&srid=urFul&target_type=answer

Non-credit enrollment has now opened for LCC Chinuk Wawa classes. We have CW101 on Tu/Th at either 6-8pm (on Zoom) or 2-4pm (in person at the LCC Longhouse). CW201 is online M/W 4-6. www.lanecc.edu/chinukwawa

Crystal passionately talks about her language, Chinuk Wawa. Check it out!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKMSTkbtPBk

“Technology doesn’t save languages; people do it by speaking to each other, teaching, learning the language, writing stories, and singing songs.”

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-ai-presents-opportunities-and-challenges-to-indigenous-collaborators/

New blog post up on my support sites for patrons! News and updates about Nanih Bvlbancha and other #Indigenous arts updates on the #Bulbancha #NOLA #Louisiana coast.

https://ko-fi.com/ryntastic
https://www.patreon.com/elapufe

Also check out my updated shop for some new vinyl sticker designs!
https://ko-fi.com/ryntastic/shop

Back from the Tunica-Biloxi Language & Culture Summer Camp and I am *spent*. It's a satisfied exhaustion, though, so I'll allow it. #LanguageRevitalization #linguistics

I’m thrilled to announce that I will be moving to #Philadelphia for a fellowship at the American Philosophical Society, where I will continue working on locating, building, and analyzing a corpus of #Tunica language documentation, as well as gathering all information I can on the history and culture of the Tunica-Biloxi people.

#linguistics #LanguageRevitalization #LanguageDocumentation

@linguistics

Today is National Indigenous Languages Day! Let's celebrate the richness and diversity of Indigenous languages worldwide. #IndigenousLanguages #LanguageRevitalization #CulturalHeritage #PreserveLanguages #CelebrateDiversity

New Yorker interview. Aside from the acting, Lily Gladstone's involved in native language revitalization having acted in multiple native languages herself. Looking forward to more from her.

https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-new-yorker-interview/lily-gladstone-is-holding-the-door-open

manaqi shawash dejaub stik leruban pus mayka. (More Indigenous Devils Club Videos for you)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWxiCrgQqbU

New Episode

“Zines for Language Revival”

In this episode we talk to Erin Segura, who’s using zines as teaching and revitalization tools for Louisiana French.

https://screamingintothefuture.com/2023/12/15/episode-3-zines-for-language-revival/