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The Language Conservancy @LangConservancy

Non-Profit Organization dedicated to helping Indigenous communities strengthen their languages.

Joined February 2013
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Ute has lived through spoken tradition, today, literacy efforts are helping bring the language into classrooms for new learners. Thank you to @CPRNews for highlighting the educators, Elders, and students carrying this work forward. 🔗 cpr.org/2025/12/15/ute-langu…

These elementary schools in Southwest Colorado are trying to save the Ute language

The only problem: No one is fully fluent.

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On this National Day of Remembrance we reflect on the brave contribution of survivors. Each word we learn honors this devastating time period in history and helps heal our people. For more information visit boardingschoolhealing.org/
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We are hiring a Director of Development to work remotely with flexibility in schedule and number of hours during the work week. Consider joining the team if you have experience in fundraising and grant writing for Indigenous led organizations. bit.ly/45CC8uq
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📚 Watch & Learn Wednesday Ute Mountain Ute story: Pavichin, Chahkachin (Big Brother, Little Brother). 👦🏽👦🏽 A day of play learning between two bear brothers. 🎥 Narrated by Helen Muñoz, illustrated by Nashantee Deputee. Watch here 👉 youtu.be/v5t_cmb4pIw?si=wGya…

Pavichin, Chahkachin (Big Brother, Little Brother) Ute Mountain Ute

This is a picture book for early readers about sibling relationship...

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Language Revitalization in Action - Watch & Learn Wednesday This week we’re highlighting the Crow language with a video titled "Hinnewaapé awéele shóota?" (How Is It Outside Today?) youtu.be/TNzzigm0D54?si=ePE_…

Hinnewaapé awéele shóota? (How Is It Outside Today?) Crow Story Book

This Crow language video with English subtitles introduces readers ...

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TLC’s mission vision reflect our commitment to Indigenous leadership and language revitalization. 🔗 Read more: lnkd.in/gG3ps956 #TLC #LanguageRevitalization
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“We are building an organization that is both technically strong and culturally grounded.” — Taa’ajii Ch’igiiontà’ TLC’s mission vision reflect our commitment to Indigenous leadership and language revitalization. 🔗 Read more: lnkd.in/gG3ps956
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We are proud to announce a new chapter in our history: A full transition to Indigenous leadership at both the board and executive levels. languageconservancy.org/tlc-…

The Language Conservancy Announces Transition to Full Indigenous Leadership and Organizational...

The Language Conservancy (TLC), a nonprofit organization supporting the revitalization of Indigenous languages, proudly announces a new chapter in its history: a full transition to Indigenous...

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2024 was full of progress in Indigenous language revitalization! Cheers to more milestones in 2025. 🎉 #LanguageRevitalization
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Native American Heritage Month is a perfect opportunity to begin a language journey. Check out our newsletter for simple steps you can take to get started. mailchi.mp/languageconservan…
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#IndigenousPeoplesDay2024 has us reflecting on all we have to celebrate! 🎉
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International Decade of Indigenous Languages@ILDecade
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Here’s the full schedule for International Translation Day! Join the conversation from 4 PM to 6:30 PM CET on September 30th. bit.ly/3X4Yv6c #ITD2024 #TranslationDay2024 #IndigenousLanguages
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Native language highlight: Yavapai speaker Tracie Hunter narrates Carlch, Cassiech ‘ichsá yákoo yóovchkm. Watch Here: youtu.be/MKR1iInVmBU?si=px7f…

Carlch, Cassiech ‘ichsá yákoo yóovchkm (Carl and Cassie Build a Nest)...

Carl and Cassie Crow need to finish building their nest. In this co...

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24 Sep 2024
This precious usti went viral on TikTok for speaking to her baby brother in Cherokee in Walmart. (What’s extra cute is that she is being one bossy big sister.) She is learning Cherokee at a program called Little Cherokee seeds that immerses babies in our language.
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The Language Conservancy partners, printers and app development team have been busy. Check out all we've been up to in our September Newsletter! languageconservancy.org/tlc-…

TLC September 2024 Newsletter - The Language Conservancy

Language Revitalization updates from the Language Conservancy shares its 2023 Annual Report, 2 new vocab builders as well as Indigenous Language books!

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Lanell Ballard reads the store Éhotse'óheo'o naa éévo'sóeo'o (Work and Play) in the Northern Cheyenne language. Listen and watch here: youtu.be/S3pDprm5-68?si=hNYN…… via @YouTube

Éhotse'óheo'o naa éévo'sóeo'o (Work and Play) Northern Cheyenne...

Narrated by: Lanell BallardLinguistic and cultural consultation p...

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Yavapai Speaker Tracie Hunder narriated the book H-wákva Kvtée, Kéla Qéchi (Big Brother, Little Brother) in the Yavapai language. Watch and listen here: youtu.be/U03KrXPWnaI?si=0_Iu… via @YouTube

H-wákva Kvtée, Kéla Qéchi (Big Brother, Little Brother) Yavapai...

This is a picture book for early readers about sibling relationship...

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Our 2023 Annual Report is here and covers our 2023 efforts, achievements, and the strategic steps we are taking to ensure a brighter future for the languages we cherish. We invite you to read the report and stay engaged with our mission. bit.ly/3MoHmiO
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Happy #ValentinesDay from #TheLanguageConservancy! From words of love to words of encouragement, we’re sharing some special phrases that resonate the spirit of today. How do you say ‘I love you’ in your language? #languagerevitalization #indigenouslanguages
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We're thrilled to partner with the Endangered Alphabets Project for World Endangered Writing Day today! Discover more about the day, free virtual events, and other ways to participate at endangeredwriting.world. Do see any scripts you recognize? #LanguageRevitalization
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