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…
Apprentices Gather at Miami University to Learn and Share Experiences
National Breath of Life apprentices traveled to Miami University in Oxford, Ohio on May 2-4, 2024 to participate in the first-ever apprenticeship gathering. The gathering, supported in part by the Myaamia Center, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Mellon Foundation, allowed participants to meet face-to-face to learn from one another, share experiences, and…
National Breath of Life Contributes to International Language Revitalization Discussions at PULiiMA Conference
Members of the National Breath of Life team recently traveled to Larrakia Country in the Northern Territory of Australia for the PULiiMA Indigenous Language and Technology conference, to contribute to a global conversation about the tools and policies necessary to document, protect, and teach languages. akooka weenswiaani ‘my name is Stella Beerman’ and I’m the…
Meet the Apprentices: Naomi Biesanz
Meet Naomi Biesanz When National Breath of Life started its apprenticeship program, the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians language team offered Naomi Biesanz the apprenticeship position on its team. Naomi, a member of the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians, descended from the Hanis Coos people, has been involved with…
Myaamia Center and Miami University’s IT Services Receive 2023 CIO 100 Award for Contributions to National Breath of Life Technology
Myaamia Center and Miami University’s IT Services Receive 2023 CIO 100 Award for Contributions to National Breath of Life Technology We’re pleased to share that the Myaamia Center, the institutional home of National Breath of Life, with support from Miami University’s IT Services, has received a national CIO 100 Award for its innovative use of…
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,…
Welcome to the Official Blog for the National Breath of Life Archival Institute for Indigenous Languages!
Welcome to the Official Blog for the National Breath of Life Archival Institute for Indigenous Languages! National Breath of Life (BoL) has been honored to work with so many people involved in language research over the years and we are excited to share ongoing developments through our new blog. Other social media, such as Facebook…
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