The International Journal of Indigenous Languages (IJILAN) is a peer-reviewed, bi-annual publication of the National Institute for Nigerian Languages. IJILAN supports the development, promotion, preservation, revitalization, documentation, teaching, and advancement of indigenous and minority languages worldwide. It promotes research on indigenous epistemologies, oral traditions, language technologies, language policy, linguistic varieties, intercultural communication, and community-based revitalization. The journal encourages high-quality, original research and inclusive, ethical scholarship that respects the cultural rights, intellectual heritage, and linguistic sovereignty of Indigenous peoples.

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International Journal of Indigenous Languages (IJILAN)

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Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026)

Published: 2026-04-30

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