LANGUAGE REVITALIZATION

TCU Native language programs are authentic and unique. They are located in the communities where these languages are spoken. Some are the only academic institutions in the world where these Native languages are taught. The AIHEC initiative aims to connect and coordinate all TCU language programs to leverage resources and share best practices.

300

Indigenous
languages were once
spoken in the U.S.

175

Indigenous
languages remain
spoken in the U.S.
today

35+

AI/AN languages are
acquired by children
today

LANGUAGE REVITALIZATION

The American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC), which comprises the nation’s 37 TCUs, is committed to reclaiming the words of our peoples. Through the AIHEC National TCU Center of Excellence on Native Languages, we propose to establish a vibrant community of practice among TCU Native languages faculty, researchers and partners. Our goals are to implement and continuously improve a Tribal Native Language Revitalization Strategy that will build TCU and Tribal community capacity, leverage scarce resources and ensure that each TCU language program (and eventually all Tribal language programs) have the infrastructure needed to allow their languages to thrive.

TCU Native language programs are authentic and unique. They are located in the communities where these languages are spoken. Some are the only academic institutions in the world where these Native languages are taught. The Center of Excellence initiative aims to develop a Networked Improved Community among the TCU language programs and Tribal language programs at large. In essence, it will be a virtual network of TCU language faculty, experts and elders within a national ecosystem of Indigenous language experts and practitioners.

To learn more about resources and funding opportunities available to TCU and Tribal communities click on the links below.

300

Indigenous
languages were once
spoken in the U.S.

175

Indigenous
languages remain
spoken in the U.S.
today

35+

AI/AN languages are
acquired by children
today

LANGUAGE REVITALIZATION

The American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC), which comprises the nation’s 37 TCUs, is committed to reclaiming the words of our peoples. Through the AIHEC National TCU Center of Excellence on Native Languages, we propose to establish a vibrant community of practice among TCU Native languages faculty, researchers and partners. Our goals are to implement and continuously improve a Tribal Native Language Revitalization Strategy that will build TCU and Tribal community capacity, leverage scarce resources and ensure that each TCU language program (and eventually all Tribal language programs) have the infrastructure needed to allow their languages to thrive. TCU Native language programs are authentic and unique.They are located in the communities where these languages are spoken. Some are the only academic institutions in the world where these Native languages are taught. The Center of Excellence initiative aims to develop a Networked Improved Community among the TCU language programs and Tribal language programs at large. In essence, it will be a virtual network of TCU language faculty, experts and elders within a national ecosystem of Indigenous language experts and practitioners. To learn more about resources and funding opportunities available to TCU and Tribal communities click on the links below.

300

Indigenous
languages were once
spoken in the U.S.

175

Indigenous
languages remain
spoken in the U.S.
today

35+

AI/AN languages are
acquired by children
today

TCU MAP LOCATIONS

The map below shows the locations of the 37 TCUs across the country. To learn more about each TCU and the language programs offered within those institutions, hover over each pin on the map

AIHEC Member Institutions

Developing AIHEC Member Institutions

33

TCUs currently offer
Native language courses.

17

TCUs degrees or
certificate programs
in Native Languages.

7

TCUs currently teach
more than one Native
Language.
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