16th Annual Stabilizing Indigenous Languages Symposium

The SILS ¹09 logo, created by Cochiti Pueblo (NM) artist and ASU Digital Arts senior Diego L. Romero, represents the critical importance of intergenerational transmission of Indigenous languages. The adult (larger circle) and child (smaller circle) are interconnected by braided hair and the small inner circles (the mouth), represents the many spoken Indigenous languages. The mountains and landscapes, symbolized by the rectangular tiered lines, represent the international and local connections of Indigenous peoples. The earth tones (colors) symbolize the respect and gratitude of mother earth and Indigenous world.