Founded

2023
The Mayan Ajkem tzij​​​​​​​ Language Project

The Mayan Ajkem tzij​​​​​​​ Language Project is dedicated to documenting and actively integrating Mayan languages into K-12 education within the Guatemalan Mayan diaspora in Nebraska, aiming to enhance multilingual literacy through innovative digital technologies.

Description

The Mayan Ajkem tzij​​​​​​​ Language Project is dedicated to documenting and actively integrating Mayan languages into K-12 education within the Guatemalan Mayan diaspora in Nebraska, aiming to enhance multilingual literacy through innovative digital technologies. Anchored in the Abya Yala framework, which centers Indigenous knowledge, the project emphasizes the experiences of Mayan-speaking students to develop culturally responsive curricula that support young multilingual learners. Students play a crucial role in cultural preservation by co-creating digital narratives that blend traditional Mayan languages with cultural elements.

Location

The Mayan Ajkem tzij​​​​​​​ Language Project

The Mayan Ajkem tzij​​​​​​​ Language Project

Lincoln, NE
美国

Lincoln / Nebraska / 美国

Program Activities

Bilingual/multilingual school

Language classes

Teacher training

Educational materials

Documentation

Media

Languages


K'iche'
Q'anjob'al

Community Members