There are more than 6000 languages in the world today. 96% of them are Indigenous languages. Languages contribute to the creation of a unique identity, cultural history and memory. Yet, a majority of indigenous languages are disappearing at an alarming rate. In celebration of 2019's International Year of #IndigenousLanguages, UNESCO & the countries from Latin America and the Caribbean are are launching an Online Indigenous Film Festival (OIFF). on.unesco.org/2Ms3tc9 | UNESCO

Honouring National Indigenous Languages today with some space to listen and learn from these traditional oral languages 🙌 #NationalIndigenousLanguagesDay | University of Victoria

Indigenous people are holders of traditional knowledge, custodians of seeds and protectors of biodiversity. Their livelihoods and way of life can teach us about preserving natural resources 💧, growing food in sustainable ways 🌱 and living in harmony with nature 🌄 Read more about how WFP is helping #Indigenous communities. | World Food Programme

Linguistic rights = human rights. 👏 Preserving Indigenous languages means protecting indigenous peoples’ history, traditions, memories and unique knowledge. On the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, discover why they are important for our future and for the fulfillment of the human rights agenda.Watch the video for more info and find further details here: https://on.unesco.org/indigenous #WeAreIndigenous #IndigenousDay | UNESCO

Hear from five people in Vancouver who are helping to revitalize their Indigenous languages, and learn how to pronounce these Indigenous phrases. | CBC Vancouver

Today, June 21, is National Indigenous Peoples Day. Learn how to pronounce these Indigenous phrases from six people in B.C. who are helping to revitalize their languages. Read more: www.cbc.ca/1.6067912 | CBC Vancouver