February 23
At 1 p.m. an open online lecture of research fellow candidate Bridget Moran-Nae “Revitalizing Minoritized Languages: Musical Performers as Language Policy Actors in the Livonian Community” took place.
February 19
On February 19th at 10 p.m., TV24’s program “Latvijas formula” (Formula of Latvia) featured a discussion on preserving Latvia’s statehood, language and identity, touching on issues such as the preservation of the Livonian language, ensuring the competitiveness of the Livonian language, as well as interdisciplinary research and approaches to gaining a better understanding of Latvian values.
The institute’s leading researcher, Valts Ernštreits, also participated in the discussion.
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
