Aus-PNG Network: Language, diversity and cultural identity in Papua New Guinea

Watch this new panel discussion on language and its role in PNG's cultural diversity

View this email in your browser Aus-PNG Network Language, diversity and cultural identity in Papua New Guinea Online discussion event - watch now  The United Nations' declaration of the International Decade of Indigenous Languages (2022-2032) puts the spotlight on a critical issue: the world's indigenous languages are under threat. The declaration is hoped to spur preservation and promotion of languages and curb the tide of extinction. As the world's most linguistically diverse nation, Papua New Guinea is especially alive to the challenges that are facing the world's lesser-spoken languages. While PNG is thought to be home to as many as 850 distinct languages, many are in danger of being lost as communities become more mobile and interconnected. But while there are concerns, there are also surprises. In 2020, a newly-recognised language was added to PNG's list.  For this special Aus-PNG Network event, the Lowy Institute's Jessica Collins is joined by four experts to discuss language, diversity and cultural identity in Papua New Guinea.  ONLINE NOW You can watch this event on YouTube and at the Aus-PNG Network Facebook page PANELLISTS: Dr Kilala Devette-Chee Senior Research Fellow and Program Leader of the Education Research Program, Papua New Guinea National Research Institute Dr Sakarepe Kamene Head of Linguistics and Modern Languages at the University of Papua New Guinea Adjunct Professor Craig Volker The Cairns Institute, James Cook University Dr Lidia Mazzitelli Post-doctoral researcher at the Slavic Institute, University of Cologne and scientific consultant, Australian National University Dr Jessica Collins (convenor) Research Fellow, Pacific Islands Program, Lowy Institute Our mailing address is: PO Box H-159 Australia Square NSW 1215, Australia You're receiving this email as a subscriber to the Aus-PNG Network mailing list. Click here to unsubscribe from this list or email auspngnetwork@lowyinstitute.org