[Lgpolicy] Language Access as a Civil Right: Advocacy Across North America

[Francis M. Hult via Lgpolicy]

*Language Access as a Civil Right: Advocacy Across North America*

Monday, Feb 23 from 12 pm to 1:30 pm EST

Join leading advocates, policymakers, and practitioners for a timely panel
discussion on language access and education across North America, presented
by the Language Access Coalition of Canada, sponsored by MCIS Language
Solutions.

As language increasingly shapes debates around belonging, equity, and
democratic participation, this conversation examines how policy decisions
in both the United States and Canada affect students, immigrants,
Indigenous, and minority-language communities. Panelists will explore the
real-world impacts of underinvestment in language education,
interpretation, and translation—particularly in healthcare, justice, and
social services—and why multilingualism must be treated as a civil rights
issue, not an optional service.

Celebrating Canada's sixth annual Language Advocacy Day, February 22nd,
this event is both a moment of reflection and a call to action. In a
polarized climate that favors oversimplification, this event creates space
for nuance, dialogue, and concrete pathways forward. This is a critical
conversation for anyone committed to equity, access, and the right to be
heard.

Registration:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/language-access-as-a-civil-right-advocacy-across-north-america-tickets-1979333188850
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