Supporting Language Preservation and Revitalization in Tribal Communities From a very early age, and even before birth, many Native American children are taught about their connection to the world. They are taught to honor their traditions and to think of themselves as connected to one another and the world around them. This interconnectedness is essential for Native American children’s development of the self. Language, culture, the home and community environment allow children to know who they are and form the basis for constructing knowledge and understanding. Many native languages have been passed from generation to generation, and with them, the stories, traditions and life of a people.Although language plays a critical role in supporting the well-being of our young children, Indigenous languages continue to disappear at an alarming rate. In North America, at least 52 Native American languages have disappeared. Globally, more than 6,000 languages face eventual extinction. To raise awareness of the topic, the United Nations has also declared 2019 the International Year of Indigenous Languages. Please join us to learn from Dr. Sheilah Nicholas, faculty instructor for the American Indian Language Development Institute, and a panel of Arizona tribal representatives about their language preservation and revitalization work in tribal communities. Panelists include Sherilyn Analla, Gila River Indian Community; Lucille Watahomigie, Hualapai Tribe; and Beatrice Lee, San Carlos Apache Tribe.

Please join us for the second annual Tribal Connections event. In North America, at least 52 Native American languages have disappeared. Globally, more than 6,000 languages face eventual extinction, prompting the United Nations to declare 2019 as the International Year of Indigenous Languages.

Cette journée d’études se veut une réflexion sur les questions posée  concernant l’existence du « cinéma amazigh ». Comme indiqué dans l’argumentaire de la journée, l’analyse de la mise en scène est un moment essentiel dans la recherche actuelle non seulement car très peu d’analyses approfondies des éléments audiovisuels ont été publiées, mais aussi pour […]

Para el 3er. Encuentro Internacional de Evaluación de Lenguas Indígenas, AMELI continuará y expandirá el trabajo de los encuentros pasados.¡Tod@s (incluyendo nuevos miembr@s) están invitad@s!For the 3rd International Meeting of the Evaluation of Indigenous languages, Ameli will continue and expand efforts from the previous meetings. All (including new members) are invited!

The Asia-Pacific Creative Cities (APCC) Conference, organised by Adelaide Festival Centre, operator of the UNESCO City of Music Office in Adelaide, will be the first ever meeting of the UNESCO Creative Cities of the Asia-Pacific region. It aims to draw significant attention to the region’s leadership position in the CCI sector and the global economy. This conference will bring together top-level delegates and world-class speakers representing Australia, the Asia-Pacific region, and specifically the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) to discuss the ways forward, strengthen exchange of best practices, deepen collaboration and highlight the cultural leadership of the region across the creative cities.