Using AI to help Preserve Indigenous Oral Histories

The preservation of Indigenous oral histories is crucial for maintaining cultural heritage. This paper explores the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the accessibility and accuracy of oral history recordings. By implementing AI-driven tools for speech segmentation, transcription, and translation, we aim to support the documentation and revitalization of endangered Indigenous languages. Our focus includes developing automatic speech recognition (ASR) systems for the Enlhet language and it will be applicable to other indigenous languages. This interdisciplinary approach fosters collaboration between technical experts and Indigenous communities, ensuring the cultural and linguistic knowledge is preserved for future generations.