The Council on Latin American and Iberian Studies Brazilian Studies Lunchtime Series presents
Juliano Portela:
“Linklado: Pioneering Linguistic Sustainability in the Amazon.”
This lecture will explore Linklado, a groundbreaking digital keyboard designed to support the unique linguistic needs of Amazonian indigenous languages. Nominated for the Prêmio Jabuti in both 2023 and 2024, Linklado serves as a tool for enabling the use of these languages in digital spaces while fostering cultural pride and accessibility. Beyond the keyboard itself, Linklado inspired a broader vision that led to the creation of the Institute for Linguistic Sustainability in the Amazon (ISLA). ISLA takes the mission further, employing artificial intelligence and collaborative efforts with indigenous communities to develop tools and methods for preserving and revitalizing endangered languages in the Amazon.