Pages tagged “oral languages”

  • The Case for an Indigenous Audiopedia: Protecting Oral Languages and Cultures in the Digital Age

    Indigenous communities are among the most marginalised and vulnerable in the world, and their traditional knowledge and cultures are at risk of being lost forever. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) call for the protection and promotion of cultural and linguistic diversity, as well as the rights of indigenous peoples. One of the most pressing issues facing indigenous communities is the loss of their traditional languages.

     

    Marcel Heyne

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    January 23, 2023