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Advocates for Indigenous California Language Survival

Advocates for Indigenous California Language Survival (AICLS) supports California Native communities and families in keeping their languages alive through supportive programs, effective approaches and networking events that help develop new speakers. Since being established in 1992, AICLS has had a tremendous impact in the field of language revitalization around the world, inspiring the use of the Master-Apprentice model and more. AICLS strongly believes that Native languages, when spoken and revitalized have a profound healing effect on the individual, family and community.
Featured Media

Language Keepers
Emergence Magazine partnered with Advocates for Indigenous California Language Survival on this multimedia experience, featuring four communities who are revitalizing their languages.

Language Keepers Podcast Series
Adapted from the award-winning multimedia story “Language Keepers,” this six-part podcast series explores the struggle for Indigenous language survival in California. Produced in partnership with Advocates for Indigenous California Language Survival.