January 26
Over the past month, we have encountered several cases where various excuses have been used in order to prevent the use of Latvia’s second indigenous language, Livonian.
To clarify and help all Livonians who still face restrictions on speaking and writing in their own language, as well as to promote understanding among others, we have prepared a brief overview of the status of Livonians and the Livonian language in Latvia.
More details in the blog post: https://www.livonian.lv/…/libiesu-juridiskais-statuss…/
January 23
At the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, we discussed current affairs in the institute’s cooperation with international organizations, particularly with UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, which is mainly concerned with preserving linguistic and cultural diversity in the digital age and protecting the rights of indigenous peoples.
Photo: Ādams Edvards Vasaraudzis, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
January 20
The UL Livonian Institute is one of the cooperation partners involved in this project.
January 17
Research work is also planned for this year on the hillforts and in their surroundings, including dust analysis and charcoal residue research.
More information here. Photo: Juris Urtāns
