Nyepi and global internet
The entire island of Bali, Indonesia, grinds to a halt one day a year. It is Nyepi, the Balinese New Year, a Hindu holiday and the national day of silence and self-reflection.
Marvel Cinematic Universe starts to look more like our own
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) Phase 4 teaser trailer dropped on Monday and, along with a hefty dose of nostalgia for Phases 1-3, delivered...
Canada to Invest $227.9 Million in Official Language Minority Communities
The investment signals the government’s commitment to preserving and promoting bilingualism, as well as to ensuring that all Canadians have access to vital services.
Celebrating multilingual education on UNESCO’s International Mother Language Day
The theme of this year’s International Mother Language Day was “Multilingual education — a necessity to transform education,” emphasizing the role education can have in fostering multilingual communities and encouraging members to use their native tongue.
Fijian Language Celebrated Across New Zealand
Oct. 3 marked the beginning of Fijian Language Week in New Zealand, the seventh of this year’s nine Pacific Language Weeks being celebrated throughout...
Free Online Event to Highlight the World’s Endangered Scripts
World Endangered Writing Day brings together scholars who study writing with community activists who are trying to revive their cultures.
