FirstVoices Keyboards

FirstVoices Keyboards is a multilingual keyboard app serving over 100 languages.

The latest ground-breaking FirstVoices innovation from the First Peoples' Cultural Council is an Indigenous language keyboard app for Apple and Android mobile devices.

The FirstVoices Keyboard App contains keyboard software for over 100 languages, and includes every First Nations language in Canada, Australia and New Zealand, plus many languages in the USA.

When the FirstVoices Keyboard app is installed on a mobile phone or tablet, any one of the 100+ custom keyboards can be activated in any application on the device. Users are able to select their keyboard(s) of choice within their email, social media, word processing or other apps, enabling unlimited communication in their mother language.

Online support guide available at: FV Keyboards Android Support Guide

Interested in learning more about FirstVoices and our other Indigenous language apps? Please email First Peoples' Cultural Council: .

FirstVoices Keyboards is an online tool that allows users to type in over 150 Indigenous languages. It was developed by the FirstVoices initiative, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and revitalizing Indigenous languages.

The keyboards are designed to be easy to use, even for those who are not familiar with the language. They feature a standard QWERTY layout, with the addition of special characters and diacritics that are used in the language.

To use a FirstVoices keyboard, simply select the language you want to type in from the drop-down menu. The keyboard will then appear on the screen. You can then start typing as usual.

The FirstVoices keyboards are a valuable resource for Indigenous communities. They can be used for a variety of purposes, such as:

* Creating educational materials

* Communicating with other Indigenous people

* Preserving and revitalizing Indigenous languages

The keyboards are also a great way for non-Indigenous people to learn about Indigenous languages and cultures.

Key Features

* Supports over 150 Indigenous languages

* Easy-to-use QWERTY layout

* Includes special characters and diacritics

* Can be used for a variety of purposes

Benefits

* Helps to preserve and revitalize Indigenous languages

* Makes it easy to communicate with other Indigenous people

* Provides a way for non-Indigenous people to learn about Indigenous languages and cultures

How to Use

1. Go to the FirstVoices Keyboards website.

2. Select the language you want to type in from the drop-down menu.

3. The keyboard will then appear on the screen.

4. Start typing as usual.

Tips

* If you are not familiar with the language, you can use the online help feature to learn more about the keyboard layout and special characters.

* You can also use the FirstVoices dictionary to look up words and phrases.

* The FirstVoices keyboards are a great way to connect with other Indigenous people and learn about their cultures.