From Indigenous Language Revitalization Workshops to Special Magazine Issue

Outline your brand statement
Celebrating Multilingual Creativity

We envision a world where languages unite rather than divide. We see linguistic diversity as an inspiring catalyst for experimenting together and creating a better world within our spheres of influence and beyond.

What innovation project have you seen through in the last three year period?
We developed and executed workshops designed to support Indigenous language revitalization. Partnering with Supporting Indigenous Language Revitalization (SILR), The Polyglot has innovatively combined creative arts with language preservation, culminating in a special issue that celebrates Indigenous languages across Turtle Island.

What problem were you trying to solve?
Indigenous languages across Turtle Island are endangered. Our project was conceived to counteract this loss by empowering communities through creative expression and active participation in language revitalization. Artists are often overlooked as key players when it comes to keeping languages alive. We sought to celebrate them and encourage them, to combat individual and community language attrition and loss.

Describe the Outcome
The workshops not only provided a collaborative learning environment but also directly fed into our special issue. Participants who attended the workshops submitted their creative works for consideration, and the workshop facilitators went on to serve as the issue’s editors. This seamless transition from learning to publication has generated tangible cultural output and strengthened community bonds.

How did this support your brand?
This workshop initiative underscores our unwavering passion for supporting Indigenous language revitalization. It has enhanced our brand by demonstrating our commitment to cultural preservation and innovation. The project resonated with our audience at our launch in December 2024, drawing over 100 attendees, who enjoyed music, poetry, art, free food, and free magazines, through our innovative partnership with SILR.

How did this project connect with your audience?
The project resonated deeply with our audience, evidenced by a sold-out launch at La Cité that drew over 100 participants from both Indigenous and immigrant communities. By offering the issue free through SILR, we ensured broad access and fostered an inclusive space for shared cultural celebration and dialogue.