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This is an excellent resource recently added to APL's catalog of databases. These Alaska Native languages are among the 110+ languages available to learn ad free, FOR free, with your Anchorage Public Library Card. #907LibraryLove

At one time the entire Caribbean was Spanish controlled for a short period, but sparsely settled in many places. The English inroads developed in the outer regions during times of Spanish commitment in Europe over the next 150 years after 1519. The impact of Spanish or Hispanic culture isn’t long lasting and instead English, French, Dutch became the dominant creole based language in places like Jamaica, western third of Hispaniola, the lesser Antilles, and ABC desert islands, and the Virgin Islands. The English and Dutch derived syncretic cultures that took hold in places like Jamaica, Barbados, Sint Maarten, and Curaçao have a very separate history and culture from their Latin (Romance) French, Spanish and to a lesser extent Portuguese. Portuguese technically meets the Criteria for “Latin Based,” but has took distinct a history and culture to be included by any modern scholars under that term.

August 9 - The International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples Today, we honor the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Indigenous Peoples worldwide. At iTi, we recognize the importance of preserving indigenous languages, which are vital to cultural identity and heritage. Discover more about the significance of these languages and the impact of their loss in our latest blog post: The Loss of Indigenous Languages - A 2024 Perspective. See the post here: https://lnkd.in/enxSyF9p

Native languages are disappearing rapidly, taking with them unique histories, identities, and ways of understanding the world. 🌍 Preserving Indigenous languages is more than safeguarding words—it’s protecting generations of wisdom and cultural identity. This work begins in our classrooms, where each language we integrate helps students see the full picture of our diverse history. Creating a space for these stories and perspectives not only honors Native voices but also builds a more inclusive learning environment for all students. Explore these resources to bring Native American heritage into your teaching practice: American Indian/Alaska Native Heritage: Booklists and Resources Let’s celebrate and protect Native legacies together.

Join the Conversation: What’s Your Favorite Indigenous Word? At MayanLanguages.net, we are passionate about the beauty and diversity of languages, especially the indigenous languages of Central America and Mexico. Today, we want to hear from YOU! What’s your favorite word in an indigenous language? #MayanLanguages #IndigenousLanguages #LanguageLearning #CulturalHeritage #JoinTheConversation"

Often, language preservation and revitalization is seen as hard, grueling work that has no end in sight. While language preservation and revitalization is hard work, it is also extremely rewarding. Today, we share a positive story about Indigenous communities, specifically the Lickanantay people of Chile, and their great effort to ensure language survival. Thank you to NPR for a wonderful article about the Ckunsa language revitalization efforts! #LanguageRevitalization #LanguagePreservation #MinorityLanguages #IndigenousLanguages #IDIL https://lnkd.in/gnFwyVZf

‼️ Italian Language and Culture: Advanced ✅ Wellesley College Become proficient in Italian by perfecting your language skills through understanding Italian classical art and current issues the country faces. Learn more: 👉 www.europe.study/italian

Thanks for the practical advice