What experience does FNEF bring to language revitalization?

Short Answer #

FNEF has worked with Indigenous communities on language revitalization, educational development, planning initiatives, publishing projects, and technology-related language programs.

Expanded Answer #

Language revitalization requires more than technology expertise. It requires understanding how language work actually happens within communities. Over the years, FNEF has participated in projects involving:

• Language collection
• Educational resource development
• Community engagement
• Strategic planning
• Publishing initiatives
• Language technology exploration
• Capacity building

These experiences have helped shape Language Cloud. The platform reflects practical lessons learned through real-world language work rather than theoretical technology development alone. Every community is different. However, many of the challenges facing language revitalization programs are surprisingly similar. FNEF’s experience allows the organization to help communities navigate these challenges while maintaining flexibility for local priorities and approaches.