Tag: indigenous language
South Dakota’s New Interpreter Law Reshapes State Proceedings for Lakota Speakers
As state agencies prepare for the law’s July implementation, the uranium case has become an early test of how South Dakota will meet its new obligations to ensure adequate language accessibility.
Māori Recognized in King’s Birthday Honours 2026
Māori recipients recognized in the King’s Birthday Honors 2026 reflect decades of leadership, service, and commitment to strengthening Māori communities, language, education, and governance.
5 Facts About Micronesia’s Chuukese Language
With fewer than 50,000 speakers worldwide, the language belongs to the Micronesian subgroup of the Austronesian language family. It is intrinsically linked to the island's culture, environment, and history.
Google Translate Adds Inuktut as Its First Canadian Indigenous Language
This collaborative effort with Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami is part of Google’s broader initiative to support more languages using the capabilities of its PaLM 2 large language model.
Rif Berber language given boost with launch on language app
People from around the world can now use the handy uTalk app to learn how to speak key words and phrases in Rif Berber,...
Kicking off the Year of Indigenous Languages with Endangered Alphabets
The United Nations has declared 2019 to be the Year of Indigenous Languages. More than 90% of the indigenous languages of both the United States and Australia are extinct or endangered.