Endangered Languages Digital Archive

Preserving linguistic heritage for future generations through digital documentation and interactive resources

Documented Languages

Language Documentation
Language

Ainu Language

The indigenous language of Hokkaido, Japan. With fewer than 10 native speakers remaining, Ainu represents a critical cultural heritage in urgent need of preservation.

Japan • Critically Endangered
Language Documentation
Language

Yuchi Language

An indigenous language of Oklahoma, USA. Yuchi is a language isolate with unique grammatical structures and cultural significance.

USA • Severely Endangered
Language Documentation
Language

Dalmatian Language

The Romance language of coastal Croatia, which became extinct in 1898. Our archive preserves its last documented examples.

Croatia • Extinct
Language Documentation
Language

Tasmanian Languages

The indigenous languages of Tasmania, Australia. These languages became extinct in the 19th century, but fragments survive in colonial records.

Australia • Extinct
Language Documentation
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Livonian Language

A Finno-Ugric language spoken in Latvia. With only around 20 native speakers, Livonian is critically endangered.

Latvia • Critically Endangered
Language Documentation
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Manx Language

A Celtic language of the Isle of Man. Once considered extinct, Manx has experienced a revival through dedicated preservation efforts.

Isle of Man • Revitalized

Resource Collections

Documents

Historical texts, manuscripts, and written records preserving linguistic heritage.

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Audio Recordings

Listen to native speakers preserving pronunciation and oral traditions.

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Video Archives

Video documentation of language use in cultural contexts.

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Learning Materials

Educational resources, dictionaries, and learning guides.

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Research Projects

Research Project
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Digital Documentation Initiative

A comprehensive project to digitize and preserve endangered language materials using modern technology and archival standards.

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Research Project
Research Project

Community Language Revitalization

Working with indigenous communities to develop language learning programs and support native speaker initiatives.

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