Living languages.
Connected communities.
A shared future.
Supporting Indigenous Caribbean and Amazonian communities as they carry their languages, knowledge, and traditions forward.
Rooted in heritage. Guided by community.
Mission Statement
CONCH exists to strengthen Indigenous Caribbean and Amazonian communities by supporting language revitalization, cultural education, heritage preservation, and sustainable community-led projects. Through partnerships with language keepers, educators, village leaders, families, and allied organizations, we help create the tools, programs, and opportunities needed for Native languages, knowledge, and traditions to live, grow, and be carried forward for future generations.
OUR PROGRAMS
Heritage in action
Language
Revitalization
Helping Native languages live and grow through the Lokono dictionary, book translations, learning resources, and language education.
Community
Beekeeping
Supporting beekeeping in Moraikobai, Pakuri, and Wakapoa, Guyana, as part of sustainable livelihoods and community development.
Indigenous
Networking
Connecting Indigenous peoples across the Caribbean and Amazonia to share knowledge, strengthen relationships, and build partnerships.
THE CONCH LIBRARY
Stories that carry
language forward
Books, translations, and learning resources help families and educators bring Native languages into everyday life.
Language & learning
Children’s books
Stories translated into Indigenous languages.
Language resources
Dictionary work and materials for learners.
Cultural knowledge
Resources that connect generations.
COMMUNITY VOICES
Hear Lokono spoken
Lokono speakers from Wakapoa and Moraikobai, in their own voices.
Lokono speakers in Wakapoa
Lokono speakers in Moraikobai
Meet the community representatives
Introductions from Warekena, Baniwa, Piapoko, and Kurripako representatives.
Milangela Angulo
Warekena representative
Belkis Bueno
Baniwa representative
William Rojas & Pedro Rojas
Piapoko representatives
Romy Da Silva
Kurripako representative
COMMUNITY BEEKEEPING
Lokono beekeepers preview
A closer look at Lokono beekeeping and the people behind the work.
Help language, knowledge,
and opportunity grow.
Your support helps CONCH build resources and sustain projects with Indigenous communities.
C.O.N.C.H. Council of Native Caribbean Heritage
Native Caribbean · Language · Heritage · Community