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At IHAV, we are committed to documenting, preserving, and sharing knowledge that supports indigenous signed and spoken languages. Our Resources section serves as a hub for insightful published articles and videos that highlight key aspects of our mission.
Through carefully curated content, we provide educational materials, research findings, and cultural insights that amplify indigenous voices and promote linguistic diversity. These resources reflect our ongoing efforts to empower communities, encourage learning, and drive meaningful conversations around language preservation.
We invite you to explore our growing collection of articles, documentaries, and expert discussions—a testament to the richness of indigenous languages and cultures. Stay informed, stay inspired, and join us in preserving and celebrating the knowledge embedded in these traditions.
Articles

AI-Driven Sign Language Interpretation for Nigerian Children at Home
As many as three million school age children, between the ages of 5 and 14 years, live with severe to profound hearing loss in Nigeria…
Author(s):
Ifeoma Nwogu, Roshan Peiris, Karthik Dantu, Ruchi Gamta and Emma Asonye
Videos
Triple Action Project 2023
When Language Documentation was a Community Experience
When Language Documentation was a Community Experience
AVID Conference Report IGBO
AVID Conference Report IGBO
Prof. Chinyere Ukaga: Deafness, not a pathology or curse: Addressing the Social Stigmatization...
Prof. Chinyere Ukaga: Deafness, not a pathology or curse: Addressing the Social Stigmatization...
"A is for Akara:" The Indigenous Nigerian Sign Language Alpabet Book, by Dr. Emma Asonye
"A is for Akara:" The Indigenous Nigerian Sign Language Alpabet Book, by Dr. Emma Asonye
Dr. Agnes Legbeti: Ósósọ̀ Language Documentation Project, A Panacea for Endangerment
Dr. Agnes Legbeti: Ósósọ̀ Language Documentation Project, A Panacea for Endangerment
Explore Others
Omenka App - (Igbo Literacy Project)
The Igbo Literacy Project is a key initiative under IHAV’s commitment to preserving and promoting the Igbo language and culture. As part of this effort, we are proud to integrate the Omenka App, a dynamic platform that…
S-DELI - (Sign Language Project)
Save the Deaf Initiative and Endangered Languages (S-DELI) focuses on the holistic development of deaf children and ensures language access for those born into hearing families with little or no exposure to sign language in their early years.
Tiv Language Project
As part of our commitment to preserving and revitalizing indigenous languages, IHAV is proud to introduce the Tiv Language Project under the Indigenous Spoken Language Documentation Project (ISLDP2).