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Chalchiteko Interpreters and Translators: A Quick Guide
Learn about the Chalchiteko language, its speakers, and the importance of Chalchiteko interpreters and translators.
Jace Norton
Jan 304 min read


Popti' Interpreters and Translators: A Quick Guide
Learn about the Popti' language, its speakers, and the importance of Popti' interpreters and translators.
Jace Norton
Jan 304 min read


The Hidden Heroes of Language Access
Have you ever stopped to think about the people who make communication possible across languages and cultures? Read about the impact interpreters make every day in hospitals, courtrooms, or government offices.
Jace Norton
Jan 303 min read


Achi Interpreters and Translators: A Quick Guide
Learn about the Achi language, its speakers, and the importance of Achi interpreters and translators.
Jace Norton
Jan 305 min read


Poqomchi' Interpreters and Translators: A Quick Guide
Learn about the Poqomchi' language, its speakers, and the importance of Poqomchi' interpreters and translators.
Jace Norton
Jan 304 min read


Chuj Interpreters and Translators: A Quick Guide
Learn about the Chuj language, its speakers, and the importance of Chuj interpreters and translators.
Jace Norton
Jan 304 min read


The Real History of Thanksgiving and Its Roots In Interpretation
Thanksgiving is a time for giving thanks, gathering with loved ones, eating delicious food, and celebrating community. But did you know that this holiday actually owes its origins to interpretation?
Jace Norton
Jan 308 min read


Akateko Interpreters and Translators: A Quick Guide
Learn about the Akateko language, its speakers, and the importance of Akateko interpreters and translators.
Jace Norton
Jan 304 min read


Why It’s Incorrect To Call Indigenous Languages “Dialects”
Learn about the differences between a language and a dialect and why we're no longer using the word "dialect."
Jace Norton
Jan 305 min read


Kaqchikel Interpreters and Translators: A Quick Guide
Learn about the Kaqchikel language, its speakers, and the importance of Kaqchikel interpreters and translators.
Jace Norton
Jan 305 min read


Maya Bridge Success Stories: High Risk Pregnancy in a Lower-Diffusion Language
Recently, our team was contacted by one of our healthcare clients requesting a Nahuatl interpreter for an expecting mother with a...
Jace Norton
Jan 302 min read


Q'anjob'al Interpreters and Translators: A Quick Guide
Learn about the Q'anjob'al language, its speakers, and the importance of Q'anjob'al interpreters.
Jace Norton
Jan 305 min read


Honoring Native American Heritage Month: Reflecting on the Past, and Looking to the Future
Learn about the impact of boarding schools on Native American communities in the U.S.
Jace Norton
Jan 304 min read


Ixil Interpreters and Translators: A Quick Guide
Learn about the Ixil language, its speakers, and the importance of Ixil interpreters.
Jace Norton
Oct 11, 20246 min read


K'iche' Interpreters and Translators: A Quick Guide
Learn about the K'iche' language, its speakers, and the importance of K'iche' interpreters.
Jace Norton
Aug 30, 20246 min read


Here’s Why We Stopped Calling Indigenous Languages “Rare Languages” and Why You Should, Too
The term “rare language” is often used in the language industry to describe Indigenous languages, but it can unintentionally reinforce harmful ideas. At Maya Bridge, we’re shifting our language to better reflect the value and dignity of all languages. Learn why we’re moving away from “rare”, and why this change matters for language access and equity.
Jace Norton
Aug 28, 20244 min read


An Introduction To Mayan Languages
Learn about the history of Mayan languages, their cultural and linguistic characteristics, and the role of interpreters in supporting Mayan-speaking communities in the United States.
Jace Norton
Aug 16, 20245 min read


Q'eqchi' Interpreters and Translators: A Quick Guide
Learn about the Q'eqchi language, its speakers, and the importance of Q'eqchi' interpreters.
Jace Norton
Aug 9, 20246 min read


What Is An Indigenous Language?
Learn about the differences between Indigenous languages and non-Indigenous languages and what makes them unique.
Jace Norton
Aug 2, 20243 min read


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...
Jace Norton
Jul 5, 20247 min read
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