Tani Language Foundation
Tani Language Foundation | |
| Abbreviation | TLF |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2024 |
| Founder | Luke Mingkeng Lego (President) |
| Founded at | Arunachal Pradesh, India |
| Type | Non-profit organization |
| Purpose | Preservation and revitalization of Tani languages |
Official language | Tani languages |
Vice Executive | Hariprasad Doley |
Executive Member | Taba Domina, Migom Pamegam, Koj Nampi, Nyayi Lombi |
Linguistics | Alessandro David |
| Website | https://www.tanilanguagefoundation.org/ |
The Tani Language Foundation (TLF)[1][2] is a non-profit organization working to preserve and revitalize the Tani languages, spoken by indigenous communities in Arunachal Pradesh & Assam, India and by the Lhoba people[3][4] in China.
It was established by Mingkeng Lego (Luke Rimmo Lego) [5] to focus on language documentation, script development, and educational outreach to promote linguistic and cultural heritage.[6]
The Tani languages are a group of closely related languages spoken by the Tani people in northeastern India, primarily in Arunachal Pradesh and Assam.[7][8] These languages belong to the Sino-Tibetan family and include several major dialects such as Nyishi, Galo, Apatani, Adi, Tagin, and Mising.[9]
TLF collaborates with institutions like the Living Tongues Foundation to develop a "living dictionary" and works on creating a standardized script for Tani languages.[10] The foundation also organizes workshops, publishes linguistic studies, and engages communities through cultural events.[11][12]
Members of the Tani Language Foundation have publicly presented youth-driven research on the Tani language family at international forums, including the 34th Annual Meeting of the Southeast Asian Linguistics Society (SEALS 34) held in Bali (11–13 June 2025).[13]
References
- ^ "As assimilation gnaws at Arunachal's regional languages, students fight to keep culture alive | Hindustan Times Pune - Newspaper - Read this story on Magzter.com". www.magzter.com. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ "Tani Language Foundation showcases youth-focused research at SEALS 34". www.echoofarunachal.in. Retrieved 2025-08-18.
- ^ "TLF working to preserve & revitalize Tani languages". Arunachal Observer.
- ^ "Tani Language Foundation members attend SEALS meeting in Bali | The Arunachal Times". 2025-06-15. Retrieved 2025-06-15.
- ^ Lego), Mínkēng (Luke Rimmo; Mili, Takar; Foundation, Tani Language (2024-11-10). "The Legend of the Ekki: Tani People and their Dogs". Voices of Rural India. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ "Arunachal Pradesh: TLF Leads Efforts to Preserve Indigenous Linguistic Heritage". The Sentinel - of this Land, for its People. 2025-01-03. Retrieved 2025-03-29.
- ^ SyriacPress (2025-05-04). "Preserving a Language in Fragments: How Dispersed Communities Can Revive Their Voice". Syriac Press. Retrieved 2025-05-21.
- ^ "Tani Language Foundation". allgraph.ro. Retrieved 2025-05-22.
- ^ "Tani Languages". rune.une.edu.au. Retrieved 2025-03-29.
- ^ "UPSC Coaching in Delhi, IAS Coaching in Delhi - SRIRAMs IAS". www.sriramsias.com. Retrieved 2025-03-29.
- ^ Lepcha, Damien. "Students fight to keep dwindling languages of Arunachal's tribespeople alive".
- ^ "Tani Language Foundation showcases youth-focused research at SEALS 34". www.echoofarunachal.in. Retrieved 2025-06-16.
- ^ "Tani Language Foundation members attend SEALS meeting in Bali". Arunachal Times.