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<p><strong>A new data crowdsourcing platform aims to preserve the sound of Romeyka, an endangered millennia-old variety of Greek. Experts consider the language to be a linguistic goldmine and a living bridge to the ancient world. </strong></p>

Manitoba premier Wab Kinew marked National Indigenous Languages Day with a statement saying "our youth will be healthy if they continue to speak the languages."

Chief minister Champai Soren directed the education department to start teaching govt school students in local and indigenous languages. This move aims to provide a more inclusive and culturally rich educational experience for the students of the state.

Indigenous writers in Bangladesh: The issue of language extinction is also a pressing concern for its lack of patronisation. According to the International Mother Language Institute (IMLI), 14 ethnic languages in Bangladesh are on the verge of extinction. If this trend continues, the cultural diversity of our country will be greatly diminished.

International Mother Language Day, observed annually on February 21st, celebrates linguistic diversity and advocates for the preservation of languages worldwide. This day underscores the importance of linguistic and cultural heritage, particularly in safeguarding indigenous and minority languages., Events News, Times Now

The indigenous languages of Taiwan are struggling in the face of Chinese dominance. The answer to language revitalisation could lie in grassroots efforts rather than government legislation.

Hawaiʻi’s Democratic congressional delegation has introduced a resolution celebrating Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, also known as Hawaiian Language Month.

Researchers worked with Wakka Wakka Elders and local community members to co-design curriculum resources for local schools.

Curiously, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals do not explicitly include language. Unesco’s International Mother Language Day recognises the links between language and sustainability.

A new exhibition at the Muse Hritage Museum in St. Albert, near Edmonton, showcases the original oral nature o...