¿Eres un joven indígena que está (re)conectando con su lengua ancestral, su cultura, sus conocimientos tradicionales o su tierra? El Círculo de Jóvenes Narradores Indígenas quiere saber de ti, y el mundo también. Envía tu historia para 2027. 🌿

Just did a talk at #CoLang 2026 (Reno) on open-source children’s books. Check out storyweaver.org.in for an open-source lang revitalization and maintenance tool that deserves to be better known! #langsky 🐦🐦

How can little stickers make a BIG impact in revitalizing Indigenous languages? In the latest "Stories from the Heart," René Oswaldo González Pizarro shares how making stickers in different dialects of Ayuuk, an Indigenous language from Mexico, has created playfulness and pride in the language:

Some inspiration to start your week, from Emmanuel NGUÉ UM: "A Future of Language Freedom" www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wos0...

How can technology be used to grow Indigenous language revitalization, uphold data sovereignty, and change narratives? If you missed this illuminating conversation between Yulha Lhawa and Peter-Lucas Jones, the recording is now available: youtu.be/BdQzBtXWVRQ

Celebrate leaders preserving and revitalizing languages with the Excellence in Community Linguistics Award! Since 2013, this award honors impactful work in language documentation and preservation for future generations. Deadline: June 30 Submit: lsadc.org/excellence_in_community_linguistics_award

In other news, it was amazing, encouraging and mind-expanding to hear Peter-Lucas Jones yesterday talk about language and tech and his work, Te Hiku. Love the centering of Māori perspectives, ways and values. There’s still a lot of good people doing good things.

The recording of Netra’s wonderful talk is now available: youtu.be/KVyUQCwA8yc

reminder that I keep a list of original fantasy and science fiction for adults published in Celtic languages, and I am always looking to expand it: anduilleaggheal.neocities.org/ficsean-speu... if you know of anything that's missing, please let me know!

Are you interested in digital storytelling as a way to support and promote your language work? 💬 Applications are now open for a 6-week workshop with ELP and StoryCenter. No previous experience necessary! Learn more and apply by June 12 at www.surveyhero.com/c/elp-storyt...

Join us to learn from Indigenous voices in language & technology! In this series, Yulha Lhawa (ELP) will speak with other Indigenous technologists around the world. The first guest is Peter-Lucas Jones (Māori), CEO of Te Hiku Media (tehiku.nz). May 18, 2:00 pm Pacific Register: bit.ly/IndigTech

- The VideoPoem Marathon in Indigenous and Minoritised Languages is here. - Ya llega el maratón de videopoemas en lenguas originarias y minorizadas! - Le Marathon de vidéopoèmes en langues autochtones ret minorisées est arrivé! #imld2026

Join us Friday for the next "Stories from the Heart," and hear real-life stories of #languagerevitalization worldwide! Dr. Netra Mani Rai will share about his work to grow writing and speaking in Dumi, a critically endangered language in #Nepal. ⁠📚️ May 15, 5:45 pm Pacific bit.ly/stories-from...

In New York? At the #UNPFII? Join ELP for two events today! 2pm, CUNY Graduate Center: "Language Rights, Health and Resilience" 4:30pm UN HQ: "Nin Project: From Words to Well-being - Strengthening Indigenous Futures Through Language" (UNPFII attendees only) www.eventbrite.com/manage/colle...

The recording of Gibrilla Kamara’s wonderful talk is now available on YouTube: youtu.be/WmI48nlFAMY

Starting on April 15, join us each month to hear real-life stories of language revitalization around the world! The first speaker will be Gibrilla Kamara, sharing about his work to revitalize Limba and Mani, and protect and restore forests, in Sierra Leone. 🌳 bit.ly/stories-from...

Call for papers for a special issue of Languages journal: "Innovative Methods in Endangered Language Documentation". Topics include "Collaborative and community-driven methods: Participatory research with Indigenous/minority communities". Abstracts are due April 30: #langsky

ELP's spring 2026 newsletter is now available! Each quarter, we share news and inspiration in language revitalization around the world, upcoming events, jobs and funding opportunities, and more. Read the newsletter at: bit.ly/ELPspring26

Kevin Lewis interview now available. Exploring the role of song in language, identity, and community. Watch here: https://commissionforindigenouslanguages.ca/stories/ #LanguageRevitalization #RhythmsOfTheLand

One week from today! We hope you’ll join us to learn about some amazing language revitalization work in Sierra Leone:

We are looking forward to being part of the Indigenous Language Symposium, Tsitewatá:ti: Let Us Speak Again, at @mcgill.ca ! If you are near Montreal, the event is open to the public for registration: forms.office.com/r/k6awKSvL71

Coming up in 20 minutes! us02web.zoom.us/j/8232805764...

Starting on April 15, join us each month to hear real-life stories of language revitalization around the world! The first speaker will be Gibrilla Kamara, sharing about his work to revitalize Limba and Mani, and protect and restore forests, in Sierra Leone. 🌳 bit.ly/stories-from...

Nominations are currently open for the Linguapax Award, which recognizes work contributing to language revitalization, language maintenance, language rights, and linguistic justice. Applications close May 21st - please see below for more. linguapax.org/en/candidanc...

Join @e-l-p.bsky.social to celebrate Universal Acceptance Day and #Internet4All! I will be leading a session on advancing digital inclusion for Indigenous, minoritized, and endangered-language communities. ⁠ 📆 March 27, 2026⁠ 🕚️ 8 AM PST / 11:00 AM EST 💻️ Free and online - join at: lnkd.in/gtC87mn5

Episode 5 of The Carrying Stream, ‘Gaelic Revival: From Czechia to the Gaìdhealtachd’, recently came out, featuring @poncarova.bsky.social Follow the link to access the full episode: pod.link/1865430519

Did you miss ELP's fall 2025 Language Documentation Learning Series? Now you can catch up - all the recordings are up on YouTube! This free 8-week series covered introductory topics in language documentation, meant to help people document their own languages. Watch at: bit.ly/2025langdoc

FPCC’s #Arts 2025 #OnlineLearningSeries “Our Stories, Our Voices” is now available on YouTube! 🎬 Learn from #BCFirstNations leaders about project planning, journey visualization, Indigenous #CulturalHeritage and more. 🎥 Access the webinar recordings at fpcc.ca/learningseries

A relevant CBC article that came out today: '"You could say that the AI is inadvertently colonizing and hurting Indigenous language revitalization because [people] are taking information generated by an artificial intelligence and putting it out there for people to read," said Sherbert.'

The Alaska Native Language Center is facing extreme budget cuts, which will weaken language revitalization across the state, writes ELP board member Gary Holton:

‘[She] said words in the Han Gwich’in language that essentially mean, “We’re not a threat to you. Have mercy on us and leave us alone.” Her grandmother and other elders always told her that animals understand the Native language. “I’m glad I remembered that and that I knew those words,” she said.’

Good text that should help many people understand that it is generally not a very good idea.

🤖 A reader wants to build a chatbot for an endangered language. What are some ethical considerations they should keep in mind? In this installment of "Ask ELP", Anna, ELP's Executive Director, offers her thoughts.⁠ Read the response at: www.endangeredlanguages.com/story/ask-el...

From tomorrow, we’ll share poems celebrating Indigenous and Minoritised languages worldwide as @pen-tlrc.bsky.social launches its 6th Video-Poem Marathon for International Mother Language Day. Explore last year’s video-poems: www.pen-international.org/tlrc #MotherLanguageDay #TLRCMarathon

Happy International Mother Language Day! Join us later today for the launch of the UNESCO Chair on Rights Education among Indigenous and Non-Dominant Language Communities, and celebrate the day with people around the world working to keep their languages strong: bit.ly/IMLD2026

February 21 is #InternationalMotherLanguageDay! We are honoured to support the 36 First Nations languages in B.C. with our language program, FirstVoices platform and a digital library of language resources. 📚 Learn more by visiting, fpcc.ca/stories/fpcc... #IMLD @e-l-p.bsky.social

A new article about how toddlers in Finland's 'language nests' are learning an endangered Sámi language years after the end of boarding schools in Finnish only www.bbc.com/future/artic...

ELP and Stanford SILICON are excited to announce a new partnership to advance digital inclusion with Indigenous, endangered, and under-resourced language communities! 💻️ Read more at: endangeredlanguages.com/story/SILICON

We’re honored and excited to welcome @bchasemadethis.bsky.social as ELP’s new Director of Technology! They bring a decade of experience supporting Indigenous communities in developing ethical, effective technologies to meet their language goals. Welcome, Bridge!

Job alert for translators! @wasafirimag.bsky.social is seeking a UK-based Translator in Residence working with/in Endangered Languages. Applications are due February 15 - learn more at:

The 12th World Congress of African Linguistics (WOCAL12) will be held at the University of Vienna, 7th - 10th July 2027. Abstracts due 30 May 2026 univie.eventsair.com/wocal2027/ #WOCAL12 #WOCAL2027 #linguistics

Tell the world: "Our languages will live!", with the 2025-26 ELP shirt collection! Former ELP intern Johnson Akano sports the white hoodie version. All proceeds go directly to supporting ELP's work in language revitalization. Available for a limited time - get yours while you can: bit.ly/ELP-shop

Apply now to participate in the 2026 Breath of Life Archival Institute for Indigenous California Languages, held at UC Berkeley and sponsored by the Advocates for Indigenous California Language Survival in collaboration with @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social! www.aicls.org?page_id=566

We are deeply grateful to the Indigenous Youth Storytellers Circle (IYSC) contributors for sharing their stories and critical work, which continue to inspire and strengthen biocultural resurgence across communities. Read their stories at terralingua.org #IndigenousYouthStorytellersCircle

Poets: the call for poems for the @peninternational.bsky.social 6th Indigenous and Minoritised Languages Videopoems Marathon closes February 14th! Learn more:

Join us to celebrate the launch of the UNESCO Chair on Rights Education among #Indigenous and Non-Dominant Language Communities! 📆 February 21, International Mother Language Day 🕔 5:00 pm Pacific (Vancouver) time 💻 On Zoom: bit.ly/IMLD2026

We would like to congratulate our friends at the Endangered Languages Project ( @e-l-p.bsky.social ) on the launch of their annual report! #ELP is a nonprofit organization supporting the revitalization of Indigenous and endangered languages around the world. #AnnualReport #LanguageRevitalization

Wow - we're proud and honored that ELP Mentor @alexnicp.bsky.social's article "Taking the Train to Dublin City: A Journey to Speaking Irish in Ireland’s Capital" was the #3 most-read story in @smithsonianmag.bsky.social Folklife Magazine this year! 👏

Just TWO DAYS left to help us reach our goal - we only need $1,000 more to reach the bare minimum for Ready to Revitalize! Help more incredible grassroots language activists connect, learn, and develop fully funded community projects, like this one that bridged Māori and Breton communities:

What does language endangerment mean to the people experiencing it? Dr. Emmanuel Ngué Um reflects: "When languages, or language practices, are threatened, it is really a threat to human relationships: the ways of living and connecting that our ancestors developed and passed on to us."