Workshop on American Indigenous Languages
WAIL 27
May 2 - 3, 2025
at the University of California, Santa Barbara
The Workshop on American Indigenous Languages (WAIL) is an annual conference dedicated to the study and maintenance of the many Indigenous languages of present-day North America, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. WAIL welcomes presentations from academic scholars as well as community language activists and educators.
The Workshop on American Indigenous Languages (WAIL) is an annual conference dedicated to the study and maintenance of the many Indigenous languages of present-day North America, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. WAIL welcomes presentations from academic scholars as well as community language activists and educators.
El Workshop on American Indigenous Languages (WAIL) es una conferencia anual que se dedica al estudio y mantenimiento de varias lenguas Indígenas del territorio actual Norteamérica, Centroamérica, Sudamérica, y el Caribe. WAIL acepta charlas de académicos y de activistas lingüisticos y educadores de comunidades Indígenas.
El Workshop on American Indigenous Languages (WAIL) es una conferencia anual que se dedica al estudio y mantenimiento de varias lenguas Indígenas del territorio actual Norteamérica, Centroamérica, Sudamérica, y el Caribe. WAIL acepta charlas de académicos y de activistas lingüisticos y educadores de comunidades Indígenas.
A two-day summit of talks about the latest on American Indigenous Languages & Linguistics
A two-day summit of talks about the latest on American Indigenous Languages & Linguistics
Day 1
Day 1
Conference begins with a blessing by local Chumash elders, the traditional custodians of land that UCSB resides followed by a day of presentations
Day 2
Day 2
Presentations continue along with the keynote address
The goal of WAIL is to bring leaders in American Indigenous Languages and Linguistics from across the globe together so that we may help each other grow and learn.
The goal of WAIL is to bring leaders in American Indigenous Languages and Linguistics from across the globe together so that we may help each other grow and learn.
The Venue
The Venue
University of California, Santa Barbara
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA 93106
Santa Barbara, CA 93106
Situated just west of Santa Barbara on the scenic cliffs above the beautiful Pacific Ocean, the University of California, Santa Barbara is a top research university. Hike one of the region's many excellent trails. Walk along the beautiful sand beaches. Enjoy some of the best food California has to offer.
Situated just west of Santa Barbara on the scenic cliffs above the beautiful Pacific Ocean, the University of California, Santa Barbara is a top research university. Hike one of the region's many excellent trails. Walk along the beautiful sand beaches. Enjoy some of the best food California has to offer.
