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HIbakusha atomic bomb survivors group awarded the Nobel Peace Price. Congratulations!
We look forward to hearing your stories at the LInguapax Asia 2024 symposium in Hiroshima.

Nobel peace prize awarded to Japanese atomic bomb survivors’ group Nihon Hidakanyo receives accolade for campaign to rid world of nuclear weapons by ‘describing the indescribable’

Reclaiming Jamaican Patwa.

'There's joy and excitement': The people reclaiming Jamaican Patwa Around the world, people of Jamaican heritage are starting to reconnect with the island's powerful language – and its complex history.

21 September - Respect the International Day of Peace

International Day of Peace | United Nations The purpose of the day is the pursuit of peace as a fundamental human right.

Language for Peace and Educations Now! Linguapax Asia 2024 symposium - a reminder that the deadline for presentation proposals is 1 September.
https://www.linguapax-asia.org/en/2024/05/call-for-papers-linguapax-asia-2024-international-symposium/?fbclid=IwY2xjawEu17NleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHZHK9MjeXzfUIK6xr7R3OZJqsHtLwEMFW9MnaCkG1WbuEacGGtBinJXwmQ_aem_Rjd7gi6Jk35NFYbrY0LGUg

Call for Papers LINGUAPAX ASIA 2024 International Symposium | Linguapax Asia リングアパックス アジア Linguapax Asia works in partnership with the Linguapax Institute, a non-governmental organization affiliated with UNESCO.

Our workshop program at the start of the international seminar in Nago. Thank you, Sachiyo san, for your introduction to the workshop.

Between 12 -15 July 2024, LInguapax Asia participated in the international seminar "Decolonizing Futures: Transforming an Era of Environmental Catastrophe, Poverty, Hatred, Discrimination and Violence into an Era of Hope", organized by The Center for Environmental and Minority Policy Studies (CEMiPoS), which took place at Meio University in Nago, Okinawa. In the special session “Language Revitalization Workshop ‘Experience from Different Communities”, Director Biba Jelisava Sethna talked about 20 Years of Linguapax Asia activities and Dr. Sachiyo Fujita Round presented an "Overview of the Language Endangerment in the Multilingual Japan". During the three days, participants could attend over 30 in-person and pre-recorded presentations by researchers, activists and students from Japan, Taiwan, India, Europe and America. On the last day we were treated to two documentary films "The Line of Hope" about Amartya Theatre's performance in Monbetsu, Ainu Moser; and "The Future of Miyaakufutsu", a film from Miyako Island, produced by Dr. Fujita Round. As part of the study excursion, we also visited the controversial Henoko military base development site and learned how the project will disrupt the marine ecosystem as well as the lives of local people; the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Nakagusuku castle ruins, and the Sakima Art Museum.

For more details, please refer to this link.
https://www.linguapax-asia.org/2024/05/call-for-papers-linguapax-asia-2024-international-symposium/

A hybrid meeting to discuss upcoming symposium in Hiroshima in December. Great work, everyone!
Updates coming shortly.

Court decision on Ainu fishing rights - “The decision doesn’t create any room for reconciliation of the Ainu right to fish with the broader Japanese society. The Raporo Ainu should continue to practice their culture, which is strongly intertwined with their fishing rights, and seek justice for the repression that they have suffered."(Nang J.R. Jones)

Sapporo court ruling on Ainu fishing rights presents tough questions A Sapporo court ruled last month that an Ainu group only has the right to engage in salmon fishing for cultural — but not commercial — reasons.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Senior Adviser and Board Member Dr. Suwilai Premsrirat. Dr Suwilai was a devoted researcher of minority and endangered languages of Thailand and mainland South-East Asia. She was the founder of the Research Center for Documentation and Revitalization of Endangered Languages and Cultures at RILCA, Mahidol University in Bangkok. For more information and members' tributes, please check our website www.linguapax-asia.org

Maori pride - From facial tattoos to TV stations, young Māori are enthusiastically embracing tribal cultural identity in Aotearoa New Zealand. Now a new wave of Indigenous architects are making their mark

‘This is our beautiful castle’: the stunning new buildings expressing Māori pride From facial tattoos to TV stations, young Māori are enthusiastically embracing tribal cultural identity in Aotearoa New Zealand. Now a new wave of Indigenous architects are making their mark

Linguapax Asia attended a three-day annual meeting of the Ryukyuan Heritage Language Society at Ryukyu University in Okinawa; John Maher presented on the topic of "The Good Language Citizen, Endangered Languages and Mother Tongue", Patrick Ng on "The Endangerment of Chinese dialects in Singapore" and Sachiyo Fujita-Round on "Language Reclamation praxis". Participants from Japan and abroad presented on a variety of topics related to the preservation and revitalization of the endangered Ryukyuan and other minority and endagered languages. The participants were also treated to a Mini Live Concert by two Miyakoan singers Miwa Yonashiro and Isami Shimoji. Thank you, Sachiyo san, for your skillful organization.

Disappearing tongues: the endangered language crisis

Disappearing tongues: the endangered language crisis The long read: Linguistic diversity on Earth is far more profound and fundamental than previously imagined. But it’s also crumbling fast

The link between indigenous people's rights and biodiversity.

30x30 and Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities — Campaign For Nature Indigenous Peoples and local communities (IPLCs) have been among the most effective stewards of biodiversity since time immemorial. The IPBES global assessment clearly documents the critical role that IPLCs play in biodiversity conservation, noting that 35% of the areas formally protected and 35% of...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsgsree_38g

Happy International Mother Tongue Day by Linguapax Asia UNESCO has been celebrating International Mother Language Day on February 21st for 20 years with the aim of preserving linguistic diversity and promoting mot...

CONGRATULATIONS ON THE INTERNATIONAL MOTHER LANGUAGE DAY - This year the focus is on multilingual education as key to intergenerational learning kehttps://www.unesco.org/en/articles/international-mother-language-day-why-multilingual-education-key-intergenerational-learning https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsgsree_38g

International Mother Language Day: Why multilingual education is key to intergenerational learning Today, an estimated 40 percent of children are not accessing education in their mother tongue. Many find themselves marginalized or even forced to deny their cultural heritage. This year’s International Mother Language Day, celebrated annually on 21 February, focuses on multilingual education as a...

A report by Peter Barakan on the Ainu community and how the young generation are trying to revive its culture and language. https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/program/video/barakandiscoversainu/?type=tvEpisode&

Barakan Discovers Ainu: A New Generation | NHK WORLD-JAPAN On Demand The Ainu are the indigenous people of northern Japan. Broadcaster Peter Barakan meets young Ainu who are reviving cultural identity and pride.

Linguapax Asia Board Members met to discuss this year's projects. We have also started preparations for our next symposium on the topic of Language for Peace.

Supported by UNESCO and Global Voices’ Rising Voices (RV), this toolkit extends the efforts of dedicated Indigenous digital practitioners. It illustrates how internet and other digital tools can be utilized to conserve, revive, and promote Indigenous languages, as well as other marginalized or minority languages. Full text available online.

Digital initiatives for Indigenous languages Creating digital futures for Indigenous languages

https://www.endangeredwriting.world

World Endangered Writing Day January 23, 2024 | Celebrating the world's minority and Indigenous scripts & communities

A new book by Ying Zhan on multilingual family language socialization. Ying was a student of Linguapax Asia BM Dr. Fred Anderson.

Child Agency in Family Language Policy Past studies of family language socialization often focus on children’s verbal communication skills and are conducted from the parents’ perspective. This book describes a child’s mostly self-directed and near-simultaneous multilingual and multiliterate development from birth to age 8. The pres...

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/aug/07/brazilian-indigenous-reclaim-identities
A growing number of Brazilians are reclaiming their Indigenous identity, after years of fighting for rights.

‘I shout from the rooftops I exist’: Brazilians identifying as Indigenous up by 90% in 12 years A growing number of Brazilians are reclaiming their Indigenous identity, after years of fighting for rights

Indigenous place names at Women's World Cup.

Naarm, Gadigal, Tāmaki Makaurau: Indigenous placenames in the spotlight at Women’s World Cup For the first time in a World Cup, the nine host cities will be referred to by the dual names in all signage, broadcasts, stadiums and online material

Pelota Maya - ancient Mayan ballgame is bringing back pride to indigenous people

The ancient Mayan sport making a comeback – BBC REEL In Mexico, a group of athletes are on a mission to revive an ancient sporting tradition – a tribute to the game once enjoyed by their ancestors.Thought to be...

Mexican indigenous language survival.
https://theconversation.com/how-mexican-indigenous-languages-are-surviving-against-the-odds-new-research-203605?fbclid=IwAR0JFtW9cEnoRIDSDkQ9IsN91TayYlTVo_8UrR3eHW0q2hlxzkmhPJRwQK8

How Mexican indigenous languages are surviving against the odds – new research Sociolinguists suggest that within the next century, 90% of the world’s languages will disappear, due largely to colonial languages dominating economies, education and governance.