Our Vision

To be a leading supporter of Indigenous language revitalization in North America ensuring that they thrive for generations to come.

Our Mission

The Language Conservancy (TLC) is dedicated to helping Indigenous communities strengthen their languages while continually striving to respect and understand Native communities. We develop resources and provide training that increases community engagement and makes languages accessible.

Our Goal

To provide technical expertise, educational resources, and sustainable funding to Indigenous people working to ensure language survival . Through strategic partnerships and public advocacy, we work to create lasting support for Indigenous languages and the communities that speak them.

A Vision at the Beginning

The Language Conservancy was founded in 2005 by a concerned group of Indigenous educators and language activists in reaction to the severe decline of Indigenous language speakers in the United States.  Working with Tribal Colleges, Knowledge Keepers and First Language speakers TLC quickly realized that linguists, software developers, and grant writers could support Indigenous communities could partner to create innovative indigenous language-learning materials and resources. Our hope is to restore Indigenous languages to a place of pride within these communities. Our vision is to share these tools with Indigenous language communities nationwide.

Our Efforts Today

Today, The Language Conservancy supports over 50 Indigenous languages. We work hard to increase funding for and provide technical assistance to each language community we serve.

TLC stands among the world’s leading voices in the movement for language revitalization. We provide a sequence of focused solutions to meet the needs of language communities.

Looking Forward to Tomorrow

Indigenous languages across North America and Canada are at a critical turning point, with many at risk of being lost. The Language Conservancy is committed to reversing this trend by using proven methods tailored to each language’s unique needs.

Our success is measured by the number of new speakers we help create. That’s why we work closely with communities to develop resources, strengthen language networks, and support lasting revitalization efforts.

Our vision is to build strong language hubs that ensure Indigenous languages thrive for generations to come.

Land Acknowledgement Statement

The Language Conservancy wishes to acknowledge and honor the Indigenous communities native to this region, we acknowledge that our main office in Bloomington, Indiana, was built on Indigenous homelands and resources. We recognize the Miami, Delaware, Potawatomi, and Shawnee people as past, present, and future caretakers of this land, and honor with gratitude the land itself and the people who have stewarded it throughout the generations. The Language Conservancy works towards building better relationships with Native American communities through language revitalization, partnerships, historical recognitions, and community service. We ask you to join us in acknowledging the Indigenous communities here and wherever we work, their Elders both past and present, as well as future generations.