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Media Resources
Welcome to the Translation Commons Media Resources Hub. This is your gateway to understanding our mission, exploring the innovative solutions we provide through our diverse programs, and learning about the impact we’re making within indigenous communities worldwide.
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Our Story in Motion: Video Library
Dive into our visual narratives showcasing our mission, innovations, and the vibrant communities we serve.
Translation CommonsZero to Digital: Unlocking Digital Inclusion
Language TechnologyAccelerating Digital Support for Indigenous Languages
Why Preserve Indigenous Languages?Understanding the importance of language preservation in our digital age
Terminology ManagementTerminology Management for Indigenous Languages
Community & Engagement
Volunteer with Translation CommonsDiscover how you can make a difference in preserving and digitizing indigenous languages
Support Translation CommonsHow to donate and support our mission for digital language equity
TC Career PathsExplore career opportunities in language technology and preservation
Community SpotlightCOVID19 Multilingual: Success stories from our community initiatives
Community JourneyJulie Anderson interviews Dev Kumar Sunuwar on the community’s journey to language digitization
Global Collaborations & Events
Insights from our online events in partnership with UNESCO’s International Decade of Indigenous Languages, focusing on the critical role of translation for Indigenous linguistic futures.
International Translation Day 2025Indigenous Language Translation: Shaping a Future You Can Trust
PlaylistInternational Translation Day 2024Complete playlist of presentations and discussions from our 2024 event
PlaylistInternational Translation Day 2023Expert presentations on language technology and cultural preservation
PlaylistInternational Translation Day 2022Groundbreaking discussions on indigenous language preservation and translation
PlaylistInternational Day of World’s Indigenous Peoples 2023Celebrating indigenous cultures and their digital preservation efforts
Tools & Innovation
A walkthrough of our “Zero to Digital” toolkits and how they simplify the journey to online language presence.
Building Indigenous KeyboardsClimbing the Digitization Mountain Together
Keyboard DesignKeyboard Design for Indigenous Languages
Keyboard 101Intro to Writing Systems – Understanding the fundamentals
Keyboard 102Keyboard concepts and advanced development techniques
Adding Indigenous Languages to CLDRAdding Indigenous Languages to Computers and Mobile Devices
Zero to Digital GuidelinesLanguage Data Gathering Guidelines for effective digitization
Stories of Impact: Case Studies & Testimonials
Discover the real-world difference Translation Commons is making, one language community at a time.
Sunuwar Community JourneyDev Kumar from the Sunuwar community in Nepal presents their journey to get their script online and encoded by Unicode
Chuukese Case StudyThe Lack of a Regulatory Institution: Chuukese, a Case Study by Linguava experts
Path to Digital ResilienceLivonian: Path to resilience and sustainability in the digital world
Cherokee Language DigitizationPrincipal Chief Chuck Hoskin speaks on efforts to digitize the Cherokee language
Ethical Issues in TranslationMr Dev Kumar discusses ethical issues in translating indigenous languages
Chakma Language AdvocacyBivuti Chakma presents his journey and advocacy to digitize the Chakma language
Insights & Expertise: Webinars, Presentations & Thought Leadership
Access our collection of in-depth discussions, expert presentations, and written insights shaping the future of language technology and cultural preservation.
PlaylistLT4ALL Conference at UNESCO HQComplete presentations from the Language Technology for All conference
PlaylistLocWorld38 ConferencePresentations on localization and indigenous language technology
Software InternationalizationPrinciples and Strategies for global software development
Machine TranslationAdvanced approaches to automated translation systems
Font Issues for Language SupportAn introduction to typography challenges in multilingual systems
How Unicode Characters Become GlyphsUnderstanding the technical process behind text rendering
Using AI to Create Keyboard LayoutsScaling Keyboard Creation with AI
Understanding the Language Data Landscape to Make Informed DecisionsLearn how to navigate language data and avoid common pitfalls in global strategy.
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Event recordings, keyboard tutorials and community stories are published on the Translation Commons YouTube channel.