7-day Mentorship Programme on Language Description and Grammar Writing by Dr Mary Dalrymple
From 11-17 December 2024, NEILAC organized a 7-day Mentorship Programme on Language Description and Grammar Writing for scholars from Northeast India. Led by renowned linguist Professor Emerita Mary Dalrymple from the University of Oxford and Dr. Vijay D’Souza, NEILAC’s Director, the mentorship program provided personalized guidance through both one-on-one and group sessions. The focus was […]
Indigenous Wisdom and the Planetary Crisis: Fr. Vijay D’Souza SJ on Northeast Indian Perspectives at Oxford
On November 13, 2024, the Laudato Si’ Research Institute at Campion Hall, University of Oxford, hosted a public lecture by Fr. Vijay D’Souza SJ on indigenous approaches to nature and their relevance in addressing the planetary crisis. Vijay explored how indigenous perspectives, particularly from Northeast India, offer valuable insights into human-nature relationships and environmental sustainability. […]
Language Vitality Survey among the Garo and Maram speaking communities
In October 2024, NEILAC conducted a Language Vitality Survey among the Garo and Maram-speaking communities of Meghalaya. The Garo survey was carried out in Chiringgro village, East Garo Hills District, while the Maram survey took place in Umoid, South West Khasi Hills. The survey aimed to assess the current status of these indigenous languages, focusing […]
1st International Conference on Language, Ecology, and Culture (ICLEC)
On September 30 – October 1, 2024, NEILAC hosted its inaugural International Conference on Language, Culture, and Ecology. The event focused on the critical relationship between linguistic diversity and environmental sustainability, emphasizing the role of indigenous languages in preserving ecological knowledge. Through dynamic discussions and workshops, participants explored strategies to combat language endangerment while promoting […]
Certificate Course on Immersive Language Learning & Articulatory Phonetics
On 27 July 2024, NEILAC concluded its course on “Immersive Language Learning and Articulatory Phonetics,” offering participants an in-depth exploration of linguistics with a special focus on Northeast India’s diverse languages. The course, held over twenty days, covered essential topics such as articulatory phonetics, tone, language learning methodologies, and basic morphology. Additionally, it addressed the […]
NEILAC’s ‘BiLin’ Workshop Empowers Educators with Bilingual Teaching Techniques
NEILAC recently organized a three-day teachers’ training workshop titled ‘BiLin: Empowering Educators in Bilingual Pedagogy’ from May 3rd to May 5th, 2024. The workshop featured sessions on ‘Communication through Storytelling,’ ‘Learning through Discovery: Developing a Scientific Temper,’ and ‘Science and Language Learning,’ aimed at enhancing bilingual education techniques. Distinguished experts, Mr Bappu Deshmukh and Mrs […]
Release of first language textbook and children’s rhymes in Aka (Koro)
On January 14, 2024, a significant milestone was achieved with the release of the inaugural Aka (Koro) Language Textbook. The textbook was released by Er. Tage Taki, esteemed Minister of Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Diary Development, and Fishery for the Government of Arunachal Pradesh. Dr Vijay D’Souza, accompanied by community leaders including Jeevan Yame, Sangkoli […]
Awareness session on language revitalization and ecological preservation
Team NEILAC organized awareness sessions on language revitalization in five villages of Thrizino Circle, West Kameng District, Arunachal Pradesh. Dr. Vijay D’Souza emphasized the significance of preserving the native language during the sessions. The event commenced with a spirited children’s march aimed at spreading awareness messages throughout the villages. This was followed by an oath-taking […]
Community mobilization and door-to-door campaign among the Aka (Hrusso) community
NEILAC, in partnership with the Aka Language Academy, conducted a month-long community mobilization in West Kameng District, Arunachal Pradesh, targeting the Aka (Hrusso) community. Engaging with Sixteen villages and approximately Four Hundred families, the team visited every household and distributed posters and alphabet charts to promote language and ecological awareness. By fostering a deeper understanding […]
Language Vitality Survey among Aka (Hrusso) and Aka (Koro) communities
NEILAC conducted a Language Vitality Survey following UNESCO’s (2003) assessment tool to assess the degree of language loss within the Aka (Koro) and Hrusso (Aka) communities. The primary objective of this study was to understand the factors leading to language shift and the potential for language abandonment among the target communities. While the survey results […]