The International Mother Language Day Conference brought into sharp focus the beauty and diversity of our mother languages. It has also sounded an alarm regarding the future of our mother languages. Researchers have said that some of our languages are likely to be eaten up or killed if we do not take action now.
Clearly, it is time to embrace our rich heritage through research, documentation of languages, writing of dictionaries in these languages, performing and reciting traditional poetry. Let us celebrate our dances, our cultural products, our people, our institutions, and yes- ourselves! We are delighted to present to you the International Mother Language Day (IMLD) 2020 Conference Bulletin. Enjoy your reading…
