Tani Language Foundation
Tani Language Foundation | |
| Abbreviation | TLF |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2024 |
| Founder | Mingkeng Lego, Takar Milli |
| Founded at | Arunachal Pradesh, India |
| Type | Non-profit organization |
| Purpose | Preservation and revitalization of Tani languages |
Region served | Arunachal Pradesh and Assam, India |
Official language | Tani languages |
The Tani Language Foundation (TLF)[1] 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[2][3] in China.
Established by Tani students, with founder Mingkeng Lego (Luke Lego) [4] TLF focuses on language documentation, script development, and educational outreach to promote linguistic and cultural heritage.[5][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. These languages belong to the Sino-Tibetan family and include several major dialects such as Nyishi, Galo, Apatani, Adi, Tagin, and Mising.[7]
TLF collaborates with institutions like the Living Tongues Foundation to develop a "living dictionary" and works on creating a standardized script for Tani languages.[8] The foundation also organizes workshops, publishes linguistic studies, and engages communities through cultural events.[9]
References
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- ^ "TLF working to preserve & revitalize Tani languages". Arunachal Observer.
- ^ Celebrating Nyokum: Tani Language Foundation Leads the Way in Preserving Tani Languages. | Celebrating Nyokum: Tani Language Foundation Leads the Way in Preserving Tani Languages. | By Itanagar News | Facebook. Retrieved 2025-03-31 – via www.facebook.com.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "PressReader.com - Digital Newspaper & Magazine Subscriptions". www.pressreader.com. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ "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".
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