Colloquium on Minority Languages of Manipur
On August 2 and 3, 2026, Dr Vijay D’Souza, Director, NEILAC, was invited as a speaker and resource person at a colloquium in Imphal focusing on the development of the minority languages of Manipur. The colloquium brought together representatives of communities speaking 12 minority languages, providing a space for dialogue on the challenges, needs, and […]
APTIL 3: An Intensive Certificate Course in Phonetics, Tones and Immersive Language Learning
From July 9 to 29, 2026, NEILAC conducted APTIL 3, its 21-day intensive residential Certificate Course in Articulatory Phonetics, Tones and Immersive Language-learning. The programme brought together 11 participants from different backgrounds, including Jesuit Scholastics, Ph.D. scholars, and young professionals. The course combined rigorous training in articulatory phonetics and tone analysis with immersive and community-centred […]
Regional Dialogue on Indigenous Knowledge and Cultural Protection
From May 27 to 29, 2026, Team NEILAC attended the regional dialogue on “Traditional Knowledge and Cultural Protection of the Indigenous Communities of North-East India,” organised by Grassroot. The dialogue brought together perspectives on indigenous knowledge, cultural heritage, and the protection of community-owned knowledge systems. The participation reflected continuing engagement with wider regional conversations concerning […]
Teacher Training Workshop and Garo Textbook Release at Chiringgro
From May 21 to 25, 2026, Team NEILAC travelled to Chiringgro for fieldwork and teacher-training activities under NEILAC’s bilingual education project. A major milestone during the visit was the community-level release of the Garo textbook in the presence of community leaders, teachers, and children. The release marked an important stage in NEILAC’s continuing work to […]
Alphabet Chart Developed for the Aka Language of Bichom District
On May 5, 2026, NEILAC released an Alphabet Chart for the Aka language of Bichom District, Arunachal Pradesh, marking an important step in its efforts to respond to the growing loss of the language among younger generations. With more than 80% language loss and limited intergenerational transmission, the Aka community faces significant challenges in maintaining […]
Loyola College and NEILAC Convene Conference on Indigenous Knowledge
On March 27, 2026, Loyola College, Williamnagar, Meghalaya, in collaboration with NEILAC, organized a conference on Indigenous Knowledge, bringing together academic and field-based perspectives on indigenous education and knowledge systems. NEILAC contributed through presentations focusing on culturally rooted education and foundational learning in tribal contexts. Gisel and Vijay jointly presented a paper titled “Culturally Rooted […]
Celebrating Mother Languages on World Mother Language Day 2026
On February 21, 2026, NEILAC observed World Mother Language Day, reaffirming its commitment to the recognition, documentation, preservation, and revitalisation of the diverse languages of North-East India. The observance came at a significant moment in NEILAC’s ongoing language work, including its engagement with community-based documentation, educational materials, and language revitalisation initiatives. In the days leading […]
Strengthening Mother-Tongue-Based Teaching in Early Education
From January 27 to 29, 2026, NEILAC conducted a workshop on mother-tongue-based teaching in early childhood and primary education. The workshop explored the importance of using children’s mother tongues as a foundation for learning during the early years of education and considered approaches for integrating them into classroom practice. Particular attention was given to bilingual […]
Textbook Development Workshops for Garo and Sajolang Languages
In January 2026, NEILAC conducted intensive textbook development workshops for Garo and Sajolang, strengthening its wider effort to support culturally and linguistically responsive education rooted in indigenous languages and community contexts. From January 18 to 31, the Institute conducted a Garo textbook development workshop focused on preparing language-learning materials in Garo. Simultaneously, a Sajolang textbook […]
Documenting the Golden Jubilee of the Sarok Festival
From January 9 to 16, 2026, a NEILAC team travelled to Bana, Arunachal Pradesh, to undertake fieldwork and documentation during the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Sarok Festival. Staying in Bana, the team combined language documentation and field research with participation in the festival and direct engagement with the Aka community of Bichom District. The […]