Home | ILI Native Home About ILI Events Programs and Services Giving Contact More Indigenous Language Institute Empowering Communities to Bring Native Languages to Daily Life Our Mission The Indigenous Language Institute supports and provides vital language programs and services to Native communities ensuring that their individual identities traditional wisdom and values are passed on to future generations in their original languages. Our Focus Areas at ILI Community Empowerment Empowering Indigenous communities is at the heart of everything we do. By providing tailored incommunity workshops and resources we ensure that each communitys unique needs are met equipping participants with practical skills and strategies to foster daily language use. Intergenerational Learning We are deeply committed to fostering connections between elders young adults and youth to ensure the survival and daily use of Indigenous languages.