Jace Norton
K'iche' Interpreters and Translators: A Quick Guide
Since the 1960’s to the 1980’s when K’iche’ Mayans began migrating en masse due to the Guatemalan genocide that took place during the...
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Jace Norton
Aug 283 min
Here’s Why We Stopped Calling Indigenous Languages “Rare Languages” and Why You Should, Too
In the language industry, “rare" is a term that is often used to describe indigenous languages or other less commonly spoken languages....
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Jace Norton
Aug 164 min
An Introduction To Mayan Languages
In the context of Latin American Indigenous languages, the term "Mayan" does not refer to a single language, but rather a family of over...
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Jace Norton
Aug 96 min
Q'eqchi' Interpreters and Translators: A Quick Guide
As the Q'eqchi' people increasingly migrate to the United States for safety, economic opportunities, and a better quality of life, they...
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Jace Norton
Aug 28 min
Understanding Why Is Incorrect to Call Indigenous Languages Dialects
What makes a language an “Indigenous language”? What is the difference between a language and a dialect? And why is it important to raise...
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Jace Norton
Jul 57 min
Language Access In The US: What You Need to Know
In the United States, millions of people do not speak English. What do they do when they need to attend an immigration hearing or visit...
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Jace Norton
Jun 274 min
The Power of a Voice: Perspectives on the Crucial Need for Interpreters of Indigenous Languages
One of the things that for which we at Maya Bridge are working diligently to advocate and raise awareness is that speakers of indigenous...
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Jace Norton
Jun 112 min
Celebrating a Milestone for Mayan Language Interpreter Education
This past weekend, we had the privilege of attending the graduation ceremony for the Healthcare Interpreter Certificate Program at the...
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Jace Norton
May 319 min
9 Key Questions To Ask When Choosing A Provider For Mayan (And Other Indigenous) Language Services
9 Questions to help you find the best provider for Mayan and indigenous language services.
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