Brazilian government launches Multimedia Platform for Indigenous Languages

The Museum of the Indian is a scientific and cultural organization dedicated to indigenous heritage preservation, based in Rio de Janeiro. Its collection consists of text and audiovisual material dating from the early 20th century that reveals the indigenous diversity in Brazil.

With the support of the Brazilian government, the Museum of the Indian had the initiative to expand the access of indigenous and non-indigenous people to linguistic collections and documents and strengthen the bases of scientific knowledge about languages and related cultures.

Last Year, the Museum created a web platform of multimedia dictionaries of indigenous languages (Japiim). It aims to provide a database and media on indigenous languages spoken in Brazil, with applications for cell phones and tablets.

In 2022, the Museum of the Indian's goal is to develop and launch new products, make investments in scientific and cultural dissemination, and intensify communication activities, aiming to bring more content to the external public.