The Cultural and Historical Legacy of Indigenous Languages

What is an indigenous language?

• A language from another planet

• A traditional language from native people

• A new language from school

• A language only on TV

Why are indigenous languages important?

• They are funny

• They are very short

• They are part of culture and history

• They are easy to forget

What challenges do indigenous languages face today?

• They have too many speakers

• They are too popular

• They are often not taught in schools

• They are spoken by everyone

How can we help preserve indigenous languages?

• By ignoring them

• By promoting their use in education

• By creating new languages

• By only using them in movies

What role do indigenous languages play in identity?

• They are just for fun

• They are only for old people

• They are a key part of cultural identity

• They have no role