Tag: Jace Norton

LIS Solutions and Maya Bridge Launch Indigenous Language Glossary

The Indigenous Gateway Project is a work of language conservation and continuity that serves as a living resource for language workers and laypeople alike. The glossary covers eight high-demand Mayan languages, aiding refugee resettlement efforts.

Collateral Damage

The Mayan civilization may have vanished, but its linguistic heritage endures. Today, up to 22 ancient Mayan languages are still spoken in Guatemala and beyond, though their survival remains precarious. Ewandro Magalhães describes the challenges facing native speakers and efforts to provide language services to those in need.