International Indigenous Language Policy Conference

University Of New Mexico, Albuquerque NM

Investigators

Abstract

With support from the National Science Foundation, the American Indian Language Policy Research and Teacher Training Center , situated at the University of New Mexico's College of Education , will sponsor the International Indigenous Language Policy Research Conference. This conference will assemble researchers, practitioners and educators from Indigenous communities of the Americas who are concerned with the preservation of Indigenous language amidst rapidly expanding global influence. The central goal is to deliver and share information about best practices and strategic planning in language preservation efforts and discuss contemporary research about the impact of policy issues on indigenous language survival. Based on previous conference information, there are about 150 participants anticipated, from both the United States and Latin America, who are involved in language policy issues at various levels. The conference is staged to spark an international dialogue about policy issues that will foster a better understanding of the unique challenges facing Indigenous communities with respect to their languages.