#MotherTonguesUnited

​Every October, we celebrate the many Creole languages, cultures, and communities that continue to shape our world.

​This year, #MotherTonguesUnited turns our attention from why Kreyòl matters to how Kreyòl gets taught—and to the people building the classrooms, curricula, tools, and programs that make learning the language possible.

​Join the NYU Center for Latin American & Caribbean Studies and the Haitian Creole Language Institute of New York for an intimate conversation with two Kreyòl language educators and entrepreneurs:

• ​Wynnie Lamour-Quansah, founder of the Haitian Creole Language Institute of New York

• ​Marleen Julien, founder of Creole Solutions

​Together, we will pull back the curtain on what it means to teach a heritage language in the dyaspora. From creating curricula where few materials exist, to reaching heritage speakers, second-language learners, and professionals, to sustaining independent language programs outside traditional institutions, this conversation will explore the work behind Kreyòl language education.

​Expect a candid conversation about what it takes to build language education with intention, creativity, and community.

​The conversation will take place in English and Kreyòl.

​Come listen, ask questions, and be part of the conversation about where Kreyòl education is going next.