As Native American Heritage Month begins, we are reminded of the remarkable history, resilience, and wisdom that Native American communities have contributed to our shared world. This time of reflection is especially poignant this year, following President Biden’s formal apology for the U.S. government’s historic boarding school policy—a practice that tore children from their families…

As the Q’anjob’al people increasingly migrate to the United States for safety, economic opportunities, and a better quality of life, language access is one of their biggest obstacles. This is where Q’anjob’al interpreters step in and help migrants safely integrate into their new surroundings. For the Q’anjob’al, whose cultural and linguistic heritage has stood the…

Recently, our team was contacted by one of our healthcare clients requesting a Nahuatl interpreter for an expecting mother with a high-risk pregnancy. This woman was faced with the unimaginable stressors of a language barrier and high-risk complications in her pregnancy, in addition to the normal stress and concern that comes with childbirth.  Thankfully, our…

As the Kaqchikel people increasingly migrate to the United States for safety, economic opportunities, and a better quality of life, language access is one of their biggest obstacles. This is where Kaqchikel interpreters step in and help migrants integrate safely into their new surroundings. For the Kaqchikel, whose cultural and linguistic heritage has stood the…

The definition of the word “dialect” is often confused and misused, especially when it comes to Indigenous languages.  Unfortunately, Indigenous languages tend to be inaccurately referred to as “dialects.” This usually leads to misconceptions about them and can have serious implications, particularly in contexts like healthcare and legal services, where accurate, culturally sensitive language access…

As the Akateko people increasingly migrate to the United States for safety, economic opportunities, and a better quality of life, language access is one of their biggest obstacles. This is where Akateko interpreters step in and help migrants integrate safely into their new surroundings. For the Akateko, whose cultural and linguistic heritage has stood the…

Thanksgiving is a time for giving thanks, gathering with loved ones, eating delicious food, and celebrating community. But, did you know that this holiday actually all came about because of interpretation?  Thanksgiving is associated with the mythological and often overly embellished story of the Mayflower Pilgrims and Native Americans coming together for a feast to…

As the Chuj people increasingly migrate to the United States for safety, economic opportunities, and a better quality of life, language access is one of their biggest obstacles. This is where Chuj interpreters step in and help migrants integrate safely into their new surroundings. For the Chuj, whose cultural and linguistic heritage has stood the…

As the Poqomchi’ people increasingly migrate to the United States for safety, economic opportunities, and a better quality of life, language access is one of their biggest safely into their new surroundings.obstacles. This is where Poqomchi’ interpreters step in and help migrants integrate. For the Poqomchi’, whose cultural and linguistic heritage has stood the test…

As the Achi people increasingly migrate to the United States for safety, economic opportunities, and a better quality of life, language access is one of their biggest obstacles. This is where Achi interpreters step in and help migrants integrate safely into their new surroundings. For the Achi, whose cultural and linguistic heritage has stood the…