Full Title: International Conference on Indigenous Language Documentation, Education, and Revitalization
Short Title: ICILDER

Date: 12-Oct-2023 - 14-Oct-2023
Location: Bloomington, Indiana, USA
Contact Person: Emma Bonham
Meeting Email: [email protected]
Web Site: https://icilder.org/

Linguistic Field(s): Language Documentation

Call Deadline: 28-Jul-2023

Meeting Description:

The 2023 Inaugural International Conference on Indigenous Language Documentation, Education, and Revitalization (ICILDER) will meet in honor of the United Nations’ International Decade of Indigenous Languages (IDIL) in Bloomington, Indiana, October 12th through 14th, 2023.

This conference, hosted by the Council of Indigenous Language Organizations (CILO) and its partners, will be open to both Indigenous and Non-Indigenous participants alike. We are excited to bring together Indigenous communities, educators, linguists, and scholars from around the world to share their knowledge and experiences, which will in turn inspire future language revitalization efforts. ICILDER will feature presentations and workshops that showcase exemplary practices and innovative approaches which aim to chart a path forward for the future of Indigenous language work. Participants will share their experiences and insights, and discuss methods for preserving and promoting Indigenous languages in practical and impactful ways.

Through this conference, ICILDER will foster cross-cultural dialogue and collaboration, highlight Indigenous voices, and promote active learning through vibrant discussions and engagement. We understand that every community, project, and individual is approaching language work from a different perspective and starting point. It is therefore our hope that attendees will leave this conference with new partnerships, insights, and enthusiasm for the work that they do leading into the International Decade of Indigenous Languages and beyond.

Join us this fall and become a part of this momentous conversation.

Call for Papers:

The International Conference on Indigenous Language Documentation, Education, and Revitalization (ICILDER) invites abstract submissions for presentations and posters from presenters of all disciplines, backgrounds, and languages.

The theme for this year’s inaugural conference is Language Documentation and Revitalization in the International Decade of Indigenous Languages, or more broadly, Language Is. We invite you to submit proposals related to: Indigenous language documentation, education practices, equity and representation, and linguistic work leading into the United Nations’ International Decade of Indigenous Languages (IDIL, 2022-2032).

Abstracts (in English) of 300-500 words, presentation title, and a short 50+ word summary of your professional experience are due by July 28th, 2023. Your anonymized submission will be reviewed by a panel of experts in the field of language revitalization, and decisions will be released the following month on August 21st, 2023.

For more information visit our website:
https://icilder.org/call-for-proposals/