NEILAC’s Fieldwork at Chiringgro for Mission CRADLE: Baseline Study
From March 4 to 22, 2024, NEILAC conducted fieldwork at Chiringgro as part of the Baseline Survey for Mission CRADLE. This comprehensive survey included key assessments such as the EGRA (Early Grade Reading Assessment) and EGMA (Early Grade Mathematics Assessment) for Class 1 students, aimed at evaluating foundational literacy and numeracy skills. The team also […]
P. Sainath at NEILAC: A Dialogue on Indigenous Voices and Storytelling
On March 1, 2025, NEILAC hosted P. Sainath, renowned journalist and founder of the People’s Archive of Rural India (PARI). This interaction was a meeting of shared passions—walking with indigenous/rural communities in preserving their unique worldviews. Discussions explored the challenges faced by these communities and the crucial role of their mother tongues and indigenous practices […]
NEILAC Staff Annual Retreat 2025: Reflecting on Progress and Setting Future Goals
From February 2 to 6, 2025, NEILAC held its Staff Annual Retreat and Appraisal, a focused event to reflect on the year’s progress and set future goals. The retreat featured sessions on team building, professional development, and aligning individual goals with NEILAC’s mission. Staff members participated in workshops and discussions, reflecting on their roles in […]
NEILAC Launches Mission CRADLE: A Culturally Rooted approach to Dual Language Education
NEILAC launched Mission CRADLE, an innovative initiative focused on a Culturally Rooted Approach to Dual Language Education. By integrating indigenous languages with English, CRADLE aims to develop a balanced educational model that promotes academic development and cultural pride. When children learn in their mother tongue, they connect to their roots, stories, and sense of self, […]
NEILAC’s Annual Planning and Staff Training Focuses on Culturally Rooted Approaches for 2025
In the first week of January 2025, the North Eastern Institute of Language and Culture (NEILAC) conducted its Annual Planning and Staff Training session, focusing on culturally rooted approaches for the year ahead. The program featured workshops aimed at enhancing team collaboration, effective communication, and integrating culturally relevant methodologies into NEILAC’s initiatives. Staff members participated […]
NEILAC workshop for young minds on the creative use of Chatbots
In December 2024, NEILAC hosted a workshop titled ‘Creative Use of Chatbots: Building Projects with AI,’ led by Professor Ken Kahn. The event aimed to introduce young learners to the world of AI, focusing on chatbot development and its real-world applications. Participants engaged in hands-on sessions covering machine learning, robotics, and the ethical implications of […]
7-day Mentorship Programme on Language Description and Grammar Writing by Dr Mary Dalrymple
From 11-17 December 2024, NEILAC organized a 7-day Mentorship Programme on Language Description and Grammar Writing for scholars from Northeast India. Led by renowned linguist Professor Emerita Mary Dalrymple from the University of Oxford and Dr. Vijay D’Souza, NEILAC’s Director, the mentorship program provided personalized guidance through both one-on-one and group sessions. The focus was […]
Indigenous Wisdom and the Planetary Crisis: Fr. Vijay D’Souza SJ on Northeast Indian Perspectives at Oxford
On November 13, 2024, the Laudato Si’ Research Institute at Campion Hall, University of Oxford, hosted a public lecture by Fr. Vijay D’Souza SJ on indigenous approaches to nature and their relevance in addressing the planetary crisis. Vijay explored how indigenous perspectives, particularly from Northeast India, offer valuable insights into human-nature relationships and environmental sustainability. […]
Language Vitality Survey among the Garo and Maram speaking communities
In October 2024, NEILAC conducted a Language Vitality Survey among the Garo and Maram-speaking communities of Meghalaya. The Garo survey was carried out in Chiringgro village, East Garo Hills District, while the Maram survey took place in Umoid, South West Khasi Hills. The survey aimed to assess the current status of these indigenous languages, focusing […]
1st International Conference on Language, Ecology, and Culture Organized by NEILAC
On September 30 – October 1, 2024, NEILAC hosted its inaugural International Conference on Language, Culture, and Ecology. The event focused on the critical relationship between linguistic diversity and environmental sustainability, emphasizing the role of indigenous languages in preserving ecological knowledge. Through dynamic discussions and workshops, participants explored strategies to combat language endangerment while promoting […]