The Creole Language National Consultation 2025, themed ‘Legitimizing Creole: From Vernacular to Vehicle of Identity, Education, and Development,’ is set to take place on October 16, 2025, at the UWI Open Campus in Roseau, Dominica. Organized by Creole Heartbeat in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, KEK, the University of the West Indies (UWI) Open Campus, and Alliance Française, the event will run from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. This groundbreaking consultation aims to unite key stakeholders from Creole-speaking regions such as Haiti, Martinique, Trinidad, Dominica, Guadeloupe, and St. Lucia to discuss the future of Creole languages. The event will focus on transforming Creole from a vernacular language into a recognized and respected medium integral to regional identity, cultural pride, and socio-economic advancement. Attendees, including linguists, educators, policymakers, cultural figures, and community representatives, will explore strategies to integrate Creole into educational systems, government policies, and broader societal development. Creole Heartbeat emphasizes that while Creole has historically been the language of families and local communities, it is now time to position it as a language of progress—essential in classrooms, boardrooms, and national development strategies. This consultation is part of a broader initiative by Creole Heartbeat to preserve and promote Creole as a cornerstone of Caribbean heritage, advocating for its vital role in shaping progress and empowering Caribbean nations. Supporting partners include the Ministry of Education, KEK, UWI Open Campus, and Alliance Française, with media coverage provided by Q95, Multisolutions, and Dominica News Online to highlight the event’s significance.
Groundbreaking consultation to explore elevating the Creole language beyond informal use
