The Case of Indigenous Languages: Trilingual Interpreting

Abstract

During this one hour webinar, participants will gain knowledge of the prevalence of indigenous Mexican languages in both Mexico and the United States. Learn how to identify speakers of languages other than Spanish who might be mistakenly identified as Spanish speakers. Attendees will get information on how to identify languages and find sources to connect with interpreters of that language. The logistics of team interpreting for relay interpreting in Native languages and Spanish/English will be explained and demonstrated. 

Session Description: This session will be offered mainly in Spanish. Starting with an overview of Native Mexican languages and their prevalence throughout Mexico and the United States will be provided. Attendees will gain understanding on how to identify non-Spanish native speakers, How to identify regions and varieties of the same language and connect with interpreters abroad. A demonstration of relay interpreting (Mixe language/Spanish/English) will be provided along with an explanation of the "behind the scenes” aspects of this type of interpretation. At the end, participants will be able to ask questions and share experiences.

Presenters

Rosario Patricio Martinez

Certified Mixe-Spanish interpreter in Mexico. Published author of Mixe literature. Rosario is also an attorney who advocates for  indigenous people’s rights in Mexico. Rosario has presented at national and international conferences on topics of language access, culture and interpretation.

Remedios Bashi

Certified Spanish-English interpreter in Wisconsin and Illinois. Having a background in Pedagogy, Remedios is an instructor for the Court Interpreter Orientation in Wisconsin. Current president of the Midwest Association of Translators and Interpreters.