For many communities, the process of language revitalization begins in an archive with handwritten notes, old dictionaries, and recordings. But how are these materials transformed into lessons, apps, and resources for a new generation of learners? At National Breath of Life (BoL), participants use the National Breath of Life Training Trajectory, a dedicated model for…
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Call for Apprentices: National Breath of Life Digital Archive Training Program
Are you part of an Indigenous community using archival materials to revitalize your language and culture? National Breath of Life is offering paid apprenticeship opportunities to build and manage digital archives that support your community’s revitalization efforts. Selected apprentices receive hands-on training and financial support to learn the Indigenous Languages Digital Archive (ILDA)—a tribally owned…
Introducing the National Breath of Life Apprenticeship Program
Introducing the National Breath of Life Apprenticeship Program In March 2022, National Breath of Life was pleased to launch the National Breath of Life Apprenticeship program with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. As community-directed language revitalization activities continue to grow and expand, it’s clear more resources,…
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