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Bridging the Divide: Indigenous Communities and Large Tech

As technology continues to advance, the digital divide remains a significant barrier for marginalized language communities. This webinar will explore how to empower Indigenous languages in the digital age by bridging the gap between community-led initiatives and large tech platforms. Moderated by Ludmila Golovine, CEO of MasterWord, the panel features distinguished speakers: Craig Cornelius, Software Engineer at Google and advocate for indigenous languages, will share insights from his work on Unicode and digital tools for languages like Cherokee and Fulani. Steven R. Loomis, Chair of the CLDR Digitally Disadvantaged Languages Working Group, will discuss the role of Unicode in developing accessible, cost-effective tools for language inclusion. Priscilla Colón, founder of Casa Areyto, will provide an on-the-ground perspective on revitalizing Taíno and other Indigenous languages through digital education and community engagement. Watch the recording to learn about actionable strategies for localization professionals, the challenges of enabling digital access, and inspiring stories of community innovation. Target audience: Localization professionals, client-side organizations, and anyone interested in supporting indigenous language preservation. #localization #indigenouscultures #indigenouslanguages