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Northwest American Indian Languages Alliance (NW-AILA)
Conserving, Revitalizing, & Growing Tribal Languages

Explore below our alliance supports, services, and benefits for tribal language conservation and revitalization.

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Conserving

We offer comprehensive services, collaborate with Tribes, and engage in tribal language conservation and revitalization. Our services are tailored to support the unique needs of each Tribe and aim to foster inter-generational language transmission.

Revitalizing

We collaborate with Tribes to cultivate and grow language teachers, ensuring a sustainable future for language revitalization efforts. Our programs combine knowledge sharing and best practices and center tribal values and teachings.

Growing

We create high-quality educational materials, in collaboration with Tribes, that promote Native language learning in schools and communities. Our materials are designed to engage learners of all ages and support integrating Indigenous languages into everyday life.

Growing Tribal Languages in the Northwest

Revitalizing Indigenous languages through collaboration and education

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Our Journey

With years of experience in language conservation and revitalization, the Northwest American Indian Languages Alliance (NW-AILA) is dedicated to supporting federally recognized tribes in preserving and reclaiming tribal languages in the Northwest. We collaborate with tribes to develop language programs, provide teacher training, and create educational materials to enhance the inter-generational transmission of indigenous languages.

We intend to forge collaborative partnerships with research universities, regional universities, community and technical colleges, and tribally controlled colleges, including but not limited to Northwest Indian College and California Indian Nations College. This initiative stems from the foundational support of the Tribal Leaders Congress on Education, the Suquamish Foundation, and a generous contribution from College Spark Washington. Furthermore, it is within our strategic objectives to collaborate with the President of the United States, underscoring our commitment to enhancing educational opportunities and outcomes.

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NW-AILA is instrumental in preserving our tribal language and culture. Their programs and support will make a significant impact in our community.
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Our Unique Value Proposition

We offer a holistic approach to language revitalization to collaboratively create sustainable and impactful language preservation solutions that honor and center the vision of each Nation across our region.

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Honoring Tribal Sovereignty

We honor that tribal languages are at the core of who we are, connecting one generation with the next and transmitting knowledge of our People and place. We collaborate closely with federally recognized tribes in support of efforts to conserve, revitalize, and intergenerationally transmit each tribe’s languages.

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Promoting Linguistic Diversity

We are passionate advocates for linguistic diversity. By promoting the preservation and revitalization of Indigenous languages, we celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Northwest tribes and contribute to the broader diversity of languages worldwide.

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Collaboration

We value collaboration and work closely with federally recognized tribes, language experts, educators, and community members to achieve our mission.

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