There are an estimated 370 million indigenous people in the world, living across 90 countries. They make up less than 5 per cent of the world’s population, but account for 15 per cent of the poorest. They speakan overwhelming majority of the world’s estimated 7,000 languages and represent 5,000 different cultures. Indigenous peoples are inheritors […]

With a view to empowering Indigenous language speakers and users, UNESCO and the African Academy of Languages (ACALAN), as African Union’s specialized institution, mandated to develop and promote African languages in partnership with the languages inherited from Africa’s colonial past in the perspective of linguistic diversity and convivial multilingualism, the representatives of Member States and […]

La finalidad del Foro Internacional es propiciar un entendimiento común y un compromiso renovado entre los encargados de la formulación de políticas de educación, los profesionales de la educación, las organizaciones de la sociedad civil, las ONG, los asociados para el desarrollo y el sector privado, en relación con la formulación, implementación y seguimiento de políticas, prácticas y culturas inclusivas.

Le Forum international vise à susciter une compréhension commune et un engagement renouvelé envers le renforcement de l'inclusion dans l'éducation chez les décideurs et les praticiens de l'éducation, les organisations de la société civile, les ONG, les partenaires du développement et le secteur privé.

The International Forum seeks to build a common understanding and a renewed commitment towards reinforcing inclusion in education among education policy makers, education practitioners, civil society organisations, NGOs, UN agencies, development partners and private sector.

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.