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Mijá giella – Sámi Language Seminar

The Sámi Parliament in Sweden is pleased to invite you to Mijá giella – Sámi Language Seminar in Jåhkåmåhkke/Jokkmokk on February 07, 2019. The seminar is held at the Ája building during the traditional Jokkmokk winter market week. The seminar offers lectures and a panel discussion on the revitalization of Sámi language and future language […]
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LANGUAGE REVITALIZATION POLE – CARVING & CREATION

About This Project First Nations Education Foundation, in recognition of the importance of Indigenous language and culture and the 2019 UN International Year of Indigenous Languages, has commissioned a Language Revitalization totem pole from renowned Nuu-chah-nulth carver, Tim Paul. "When we use our language," Tim Paul explains, "it is not just another way of saying something; the principles of our culture are embedded in the language and many words simply cannot be translated. It is only by understanding our language can we unlock the most important values, principles, and concepts of who we are." For more information about the Pole and language revitalization please visit: www.fnef.ca
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LANGUAGE REVITALIZATION POLE – Raise and Installation Ceremony

About This Project First Nations Education Foundation, in recognition of the importance of Indigenous language and culture and the 2019 UN International Year of Indigenous Languages, has commissioned a Language Revitalization totem pole from renowned Nuu-chah-nulth carver, Tim Paul. "When we use our language," Tim Paul explains, "it is not just another way of saying something; the principles of our culture are embedded in the language and many words simply cannot be translated. It is only by understanding our language can we unlock the most important values, principles, and concepts of who we are." For more information about the Pole and language revitalization please visit: www.fnef.ca
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Langlang Buana Nusantara / Journey through the Indonesian Archipelago: A day with our friends from Papua

Polyglot Indonesia Chapter Jakarta presents the Language Exchange Meetup activities series entitled "Langlang Buana Nusantara!" In the first meetup of this series, we discussed the language and culture in Papua in an activity entitled "A Day with Friends of Papua" held on January 20, 2019. In collaboration with the Papua UI Student Association (IMAPA UI) @imapa_ui, represented by Natalia and Naomi, we present unique facts about Papua and teach one of the ethnic languages in Papua to the participants.
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Gauteng Kasi Roadshow – Tembisa

Ethnikids will be hosting a book reading at Tembisa Library, Gauteng, South Africa. Authors, Lebohang Masango and Dr Nomsa Mdlalose will be reading their books 'Mpumi’s Magic Beads' and 'The Grandmother and the Pig' to children in this community. These books feature characters of colour that they can identify with and have stories that they can relate to. This will not only encourage love for reading but will also promote self-love and love for South African languages.
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