Centering community-driven and -led Indigenous and non-dominant language rights & realities: An inclusive publishing model for Indigenizing and decolonizing the academy

Abstract

In this paper, we – the co-founders of Indigenous Languages Rights & Realities (ILR&R) – introduce and explore a groundbreaking publishing space dedicated to amplifying and valorizing Indigenous and non-dominant peoples, their voices, knowledges, and communities. We begin by defining key terminologies to establish a shared foundational understanding. Next, we delve into the origins of ILR&R, highlighting the motivations that shaped its creation and the goals we seek to achieve. To provide deeper insight, we address specific questions that elucidate ILR&R’s purpose and aspirations that brought our conceptual ideas to reality. Finally, we conclude by presenting the vision, mission, and a detailed description of ILR&R, underscoring its role in transforming academic publishing.