About Us
Our
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Welcome to the Tani Language Foundation, the organization that is working tirelessly to revive and rekindle the Tani language as an intrinsic element of the rich heritage spanning across regions including Medog, Lhunze, Mainling, Yunnan in China, and Arunachal, Assam in India. Our foundation was started by a group of college students of the Tani ethnicity to preserve their culture. We are committed to unifying the various dialects of the Tani language and ensuring that it remains an intrinsic element of the Tani culture. Join us in preserving this ancient and beautiful language.
Northeastern Centre for High School Research
Northeast India Indigenous Peoples' Archive
Voices of Rural India
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Wesean Student Federation
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Indian Catholic Matters
The Endangered Languages Project
The Omniglot Language Encyclopedia
International Tani Forum of North America
The Living Tongues Institute of Endangered Languages
Meet the Team!
These are the members of the founding team. In our efforts for preservation we are also greatly supported by the Endangered Languages Project, (Dr Anna Belew of University of Hawaii, Yazmín Novelo and Yulha Lahwa) who provided us with valuable mentorship and guidance on how to proceed. We are also currently in touch with Dr. Gregory D. S Anderson, and the Living Tongues Society to establish an online Multimedia dictionary and Grammar book for the Tani Language.
Founders:
Minkeng Lego & Takar Mili
Linguistics (Analytical)
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Madhurjya (Assamese)
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Alessandro David (🇺🇸)
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Colin Hudzikiewicz (🇺🇸)
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Nuyi Yirang (Logo Design) (Padam: Adi)
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Priyom Hazarika (Assamese)
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Hariprasad Doley (Mishing)
Editorial and Publications
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Mingkeng Lego (News) (Padam: Adi)
Department for Linguistic Engagement
1. Migom Pamegam (Dubbing Head) (Moying: Misi)
2. Taba Domina (Singer) (Lael: Nyisi)
3. Naina (Dubbing Team) (Misi)
Field Linguistics and Cultural Heritage Archivist
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Lenin Doley (Pagro: Misi)
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Pakbi Lombi (Karka: Galo)
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Pizon (Mayu: Tagin)
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Tingom (Kamle: Nyisi)
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Takar Mili (Delu: Misi)
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Nyayi Lombi (Karka: Galo) (Minyong: Adi)
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Noinam perme (Padam: Adi)
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Bagang Nikar Maki (Tagin) (Translations)
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Marina Tatin (Minyong/Padam: Adi)
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Yatubor Tatin (Minyong: Adi)
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Priyanka Doley (Mising)
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Julia Taga (Minyong: Adi)
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Bengia Teji (Nyisi)
Linguistic and Research Advisor:
Dr. Anujeema Saikia
Technical Affairs
Hanging Bridge in Boleng
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Koyin Gao (Luoba)
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James Tassing (Adi)