International Decade of Indigenous languages Webinar

13 December 2023

Join the conversation and explore how OER can play a pivotal role in preserving and promoting indigenous languages worldwide.The OER Dynamic Coalition will delve into the challenges, opportunities, best practices, and economic models essential for making educational materials available in indigenous languages.

Key questions:
How can OER facilitate indigenous language education and contribute to inclusive and equitable education?
What are the challenges and opportunities in using OER for developing culturally and linguistically relevant educational materials in indigenous languages?
What can we learn from ongoing initiatives to develop culturally and linguistically relevant educational materials in indigenous languages?

List of Speakers:
• Mr. Jaco Dutoit: Chief, Universal Access to Information Section, Communication and Information Sector, UNESCO
• Ms. Sandra Argel Raciny: Coordinator, Early Childhood and Adolescence Group, Direction of Population, Ministry of Culture, Colombia
• Ms. Sara Fuentes Maldonado: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Indigenous Fellow, WIPO
• Ms. Margreta Tveisme: Education Officer, National Digital Learning Arena (NDLA), Norway
• Dr. Chinwe Veronica Anunobi: National Librarian/CEO, National Library of Nigeria
• Ms. Titilola Abigail Mafe: Librarian in Charge of Special Duties, Nigeria
• Ms. Rebecca Jamieson: President and CEO of Six Nations Polytechnic