International Forum on the Preservation and Promotion of Indigenous and Minority Languages

Virtual Event- Collège Nordique (Yellowknife) presents an international event from February 9 to 11, 2026 dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Indigenous and minority languages. It will bring together researchers, communities, and organizations committed to linguistic revitalization, through workshops, conferences, and thematic discussions. An opportunity to highlight linguistic diversity, share perspectives, and explore practices that foster language transmission and vitality. For more information: International Forum on the Preservation and Promotion of Indigenous and Minority…

Activities of the ILOB Research Chair in Language Policies

In July, the Welsh Parliament invited Professor Nikolay Slavkov from ILOB to speak about his “Language Risk-Taking Initiative” project and his contribution to bilingualism and the revitalization of minority languages. 🎓 Testimony and International Collaboration He testified during an exploratory inquiry into the challenges and opportunities to increase the use of Welsh in Wales. He also participated in a testimony session with other experts from Canada and around the world. Members of Parliament wanted to…