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 University of the West Indies (UWI) Open Campus in Roseau, Dominica. Organized by Creole Heartbeat in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, KEK, UWI Open Campus, and Alliance Française, the event will convene from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. This groundbreaking forum will bring together key stakeholders from Creole-speaking regions such as Haiti, Martinique, Trinidad, Dominica, Guadeloupe, and St. Lucia to discuss the future of Creole languages. The consultation aims to shift the perception of Creole from a vernacular dialect to a respected language that plays a central role in regional identity, cultural pride, and socio-economic advancement. Attendees will include linguists, educators, policymakers, cultural leaders, and community representatives, who will explore strategies for integrating Creole into educational systems, government policies, and broader societal frameworks. Creole Heartbeat emphasizes that while Creole has long been the language of families, storytelling, and local communities, it is now time to position it as a language of progress—one that belongs in classrooms, boardrooms, and national development strategies. This event is part of a broader initiative by Creole Heartbeat to preserve and promote Creole as a cornerstone of Caribbean heritage. 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 amplify the consultation’s significance.