Under the convention, countries undertake to consult indigenous peoples on measures that could affect their community. It came into force in Brazil in 2003.
The sanctioning of the law followed the launch of the first Federal Constitution translated into Nheengatu, the only language descended from ancient Tupi and still alive.
Nhe’ẽ Porã: Memory and Transformation is displayed by São Paulo’s Portuguese Language Museum. Visitors can learn the history of native tongues and download materials.
The University of Brasília (UnB) today (Oct 1) is hosting the II International Conference on the Revitalization of Indigenous and Minoritized Languages.