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When I speak my language, I am speaking for those who can no longer speak, and those who cannot speak. By speaking my language, I am the voice for my ancestors, and the voice for the plants, animals, the earth, and spirits.

@Aiyana Twigg
Aiyana Twigg | Grasmere, Canada
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When your community has been displaced by war, how can language revitalization continue? ELP Mentor Pius shares his thoughts.
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A group of Ogiek people, most of whom are wearing crowns or necklaces made of green leaves, stand in a line in front of a thatched roof building. Their mouths are open as if talking or singing.
A photo of a young man hanging colorful Tibetan prayer flags on a tall pole, in front of a mountain. Text "From Sheep to Words: The Vanishing Voice of Minyag, by Baobao Chimi" is at the bottom.
Digital illustration of a woman with short dark hair and a white shawl seated on a train. Around her, in white and black text, are spoken phrases in the Irish language: 1) “An chéad stáisiún eile, Stáisiún Uí Chonghale” (Next station, Connelly Station) 2) “Cá bhfuil tú ag dul?” (Where are you heading?) 3) “Conas atá tú?” (How are you?) 4) “Is fada an lá ó chonaic mé thú!” (Long time, no see!)
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