Have you ever stopped to think about the people who make communication possible across languages and cultures? Behind every successful conversation in a hospital, courtroom, or government office involving an Indigenous language is a skilled interpreter breaking down barriers. These professionals are often unseen, but their work is nothing short of extraordinary. Today, let’s shine…

As the Popti’ 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 Popti’ interpreters step in and help migrants integrate safely into their new surroundings. For the Popti’, whose cultural and linguistic heritage has stood the…

As the Chalchiteko 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 Chalchiteko interpreters step in and help migrants integrate safely into their new surroundings. For the Chalchiteko, whose cultural and linguistic heritage has stood the…

As the Tz’utujil 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 Tz’utujil interpreters step in and help migrants integrate safely into their new surroundings. For the Tz’utujil, whose cultural and linguistic heritage has stood the…

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

What makes a language an “Indigenous language”? What is the difference between a language and a dialect? And why is it important to raise awareness about Indigenous languages? This blog seeks to provide answers to these questions, as well as examine the effects of colonialism on Indigenous communities and their languages, and explain why Indigenous…

As the Yucatec Maya 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 Yucatec Maya interpreters step in and help migrants integrate safely into their new surroundings. For the Yucatec Maya, whose cultural and linguistic heritage…

As the Tzotzil 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 Tzotzil interpreters step in and help migrants integrate safely into their new surroundings. For the Tzotzil, whose cultural and linguistic heritage has stood the…

As the Tojolab’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 Tojolab’al interpreters step in and help migrants integrate safely into their new surroundings. For the Tojolab’al, whose cultural and linguistic heritage has stood the…

As the Tojolab’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 Tojolab’al interpreters step in and help migrants integrate safely into their new surroundings. For the Tojolab’al, whose cultural and linguistic heritage has stood the…