International Network for Skills Training in Intergenerational Language Sustainability

• INSTILS was founded in 2024 at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada. The goals of INSTILS are to:

• Create opportunities for communication and collaboration between ILS skills trainers and organizations
• Carry out research on best practices in ILS skills training
• Support the development of new ILS skills training programs to reach underserved communities worldwide

Today, INSTILS has members from 16 countries, including community language activists, researchers, teachers and others committed to supporting intergenerational language sustainability worldwide. Check out our other pages to see some of our latest activities, get to know the members of our Network, and get in touch with us!