A workshop in Oaxaca allowed digital activists to join forces in the preservation of Mexican linguistic diversity. Indeed, it has been estimated to 68 the number of indigenous languages coexisting in Mexico, and this astonishing number is even higher if we consider variants and dialects spoken across the country. In order not to lose this important intangible cultural heritage threaten by Spanish dominant speakers, a group of activists found in internet their safe harbour. Advocates of this cause are encouraging native speakers to create original content online and together with more traditional means - such as academic research, documentation and language courses - they aim at revitalizing indigenous languages. During the workshop participants had the occasion to networking, share their knowledge and plan strategies to promote sensitisation on the issue. The gathering featured sessions providing different perspectives on various challenges: linguistic as well as technical, social, cultural and organizational. Besides discussion panels these young volunteers organized active how-to sessions to develop practical skills such as creating audio podcasts, subtitle videos, blogs, translate Wikipedia and engage with free software localization projects. The success of the initiative led this new network towards more ambitious goals; soon they will replicate workshop activities at local-level events and they will constantly report their experience online so to inspire other supporters and communities alike. gLAWcal Team LIBEAC project Tuesday, 11 November 2014 (Source: Global Voices)

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