A history of Indigenous languages — and how to revitalize them | Lindsay Morcom | TED Talk

How can a history of Indigenous languages inform us about empathy, inclusion and the value of diversity at work? Indigenous languages have existed across North America since time immemorial. They possess knowledge of culture, history, and ways to relate to one another and the environment. And they are under threat of extinction due to the colonial legacy of cultural erasure, says Lindsay Morcom. Highlighting grassroots strategies developed by the Anishinaabe people of Canada to revive their language and community, Morcom makes a passionate case for enacting policies that could protect Indigenous heritage for generations to come.

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