Prioritize the rescue of fragile civilizations such as the oral traditions of ethnic minorities

Combining technology and tradition to preserve endangered languages and cultural heritage through collaboration.

A mural painted on the side of a building depicts indigenous imagery, featuring a person wearing traditional clothing and a horned headdress. There is a vintage map in the background with geographic markers, along with tepees and mountains in the central part of the mural. The artwork incorporates sepia tones and appears to be weathered as if blending historical elements with cultural significance. In front of the mural is a red bench on the sidewalk.

Empowering Indigenous Voices Worldwide

We combine computational experiments and ethnographic fieldwork to preserve and celebrate the oral narratives of indigenous communities through participatory design and ethical collaboration.

Four Indigenous people are standing in traditional clothing in front of a decorated teepee. Two men are wearing feathered headdresses and holding staffs. A woman and an elder are also present, with the woman wearing a dress adorned with beadwork. The background shows other tents or teepees and what appears to be a wagon wheel, suggesting a cultural gathering or event.

Cultural Preservation Services

We combine computational experiments and ethnographic fieldwork to preserve endangered languages and cultures.

A group of people wearing colorful traditional attire, with one person in a vibrant turban writing or reviewing a paper using a pen. Another person also dressed in traditional clothing holds a notepad, which appears to have handwritten notes. The setting is outdoors with natural lighting.

Oral Narrative Documentation

Partnering with communities to record myths, songs, and rituals in native languages.

Community-Centric Model Training

Fine-tuning models with community feedback to ensure cultural accuracy and relevance.

Ethnographic Fieldwork

Conducting immersive research to understand cultural contexts and enhance data collection efforts.

Cultural Preservation

Combining computational experiments with ethnographic fieldwork for insights.

A group of people dressed in traditional attire featuring vibrant reds, blues, and patterned fabrics. One individual, likely engaged in a cultural dance or ceremony, is holding a long stick and is adorned with intricate beadwork and hair decorations. The background showcases a natural setting with foliage under a partly cloudy sky.

Oral Narratives

Recording myths and songs in native languages collaboratively.

Several people are participating in a cultural dance or ceremony, wearing elaborate headgear made of white feathers. One person is prominently in the foreground and is adorned with a yellow necklace and a white armband. The background suggests an outdoor setting with trees and some colorful structures.

A sepia-toned portrait of a person wearing a traditional headdress with numerous feathers. The attire is adorned with intricate patterns and textures, highlighting cultural significance.

A group of people, some in traditional tribal attire, are gathered outdoors. The central figure is adorned in body paint and a distinctive mask, holding a traditional bow. Others in the scene are wearing modern clothing, including shirts with bright patterns. The setting appears to be a cultural or ceremonial event, with trees and tents visible in the background.

Community Engagement

Partnering with communities to refine cultural understanding and outputs.