Kevin Scannell

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15 October 2012

Facebook in Your Indigenous or Endangered Language

Written by Kevin Scannell · Feature, Languages

Facebook has stated that it wants to be "available in every language across the world." However, it is no longer accepting new languages as part of its translation project. Continuing the work of late language activist Neskie Manuel, Indigenous Tweets has developed an overlay script allowing for the use of Facebook in many more indigenous or endangered languages.

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29 August 2011

Languages: Jean Came Poulard on Haitian Creole

Written by Kevin Scannell · Feature, Interview, Languages

The Indigenous Tweets project recently interviewed Jean Came Poulard, an active Haitian Twitterer and software developer working with Logipam, helping to develop and promote open source software and resources for Haitian Creole on the web.

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27 July 2011

Languages: Tweeting in Chichewa in Southern Africa

Written by Kevin Scannell · Feature, Languages

The Indigenous Tweets project recently interviewed Edmond Kachale, a software developer based in Malawi, who has been active in promoting the use of the Southern African language Chichewa through digital tools. Edmond is also an active Twitterer and provides updates using this Bantu language.

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