Director of the University of Latvia Livonian Institute Dr. phil. Valts Ernštreits is a Livonian-born linguist and language activist. He specializes in revitalization, development and digital empowerment of Latvia’s indigenous Livonian language. His research and community work has been widely acknowledged in Latvia and abroad. As a Livonian himself and one of the few speakers of the Livonian language, he has been involved with many activities – both physical and digital – focused on safeguarding and empowering Livonian language and heritage for over 30 years, also serving as a mediator between NGOs, governmental institutions, and academia. He is also a member of the Global Task Force for Making a Decade of Indigenous Languages (2022–2023).
Monday, 17 March 15:00, 314 AB (in English; also online)
Livonians – indigenous people of Latvia (introduction)
Tuesday, 18 March 13:00, 314 AB (in English; also online)
Insight into Livonian language and it’s contacts
Wednesday, 19 March 15:00, (in English; only online)
Livonians: tangible and intangible heritage
Thursday, 20 March 15:00, (in English; only online)
Building Livonian future
Online meeting link
Coordinated by dr. Asta Laugalienė