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Names hold a special place in every culture, reflecting the traditions, values, and history of a society. Colombian girl names, in particular, are a rich tapestry woven from the threads of indigenous, Spanish, and other global influences. These names not only capture the essence of Colombia’s diverse heritage but also celebrate the country’s vibrant and… Continue reading Columbian Girl Names: A Rich Tapestry Of History And Culture

Living-language-land offers a fresh approach to the environmental crisis.

As a professor, I am often asked why students should focus on mother tongue, when the world outside is full of English. Mother tongue, also known as one’s native language or first language, continues to...

Penelakut woman Valerie Bob can’t travel so Simon Fraser University staff members come to her home

Valerie Bob unable to travel so university staff members come to her home

Penelakut woman Valerie Bob can’t travel so Simon Fraser University staff members come to her home

The two-day conference, which has attracted around 70 tribal writers from different parts of the country, was organised by the Sahitya Akademi in collaboration with the Centre for Preservation, Propagation and Restoration of Ancient Culture and Heritage of India (PPRACHIN), the conservation arm of SOA.

The Global Forest Coalition (GFC) is an international coalition of NGOs and Indigenous Peoples’ Organizations defending social justice and the rights of forest peoples in forest policies.

To mark International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples we are releasing the address given by Māori Language Commissioner Professor Rawinia Higgins (Global Taskforce UN Decade for Indigenous Languages) to the United Nations General Assembly in December ...

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