Community First
Language bearers lead every collection, from story selection to access agreements and revenue sharing.
Our Commitments
Ethical Technology
We prototype accessible, low-bandwidth tools that center data sovereignty and cultural safety standards.
Future Stewardship
Youth mentorships, educator resources, and open research pathways ensure knowledge continuity across generations.
How We Work
PolarLangVault collaborates with Indigenous councils, cultural institutions, and Arctic universities to co-design every project. Our field teams are bilingual, trauma-informed, and trained in media consent protocols.
We follow CARE Principles for Indigenous Data Governance and align our infrastructure with community guidelines. All archives include transparent provenance, optional ceremonial notes, and multilingual metadata.
Advisory Constellation
Language Councils
Inuit Circumpolar Council, Sámi Parliaments, and community language alliances provide guidance and co-authorship.
Research Partners
Collaborations with Arctic universities and independent scholars expand open-access knowledge while respecting cultural protocols.
Join the Work
Interested in contributing field recordings, design expertise, or research? Reach out through our contact portal or explore active collaborations in the Mentorship Circles and Research Hub.