Cultural Respect
We honour cultural protocols, traditions, and knowledge systems in how EchoGrounds is built and shared.
Built for First Nations Communities
Revitalize Language Through Preservation and Accessible Learning.
EchoGrounds is designed specifically for communities to preserve language knowledge, teach new learners, and grow intergenerational fluency through respectful, community-owned, and transparent digital tools.
Database of words and phrases specifically for your community
Learner progress tracking and assessments
Works on mobile + desktop
Core Values
The principles guiding every feature, decision, and partnership
EchoGrounds is community-driven technology rooted in cultural respect, trust, accessibility, and long-term sustainability.
Community Ownership
Your language data and content belong to your community, always.
Transparency and Trust
Clear pricing, clear communication, and no hidden surprises.
Accessibility for All Generations
Designed for Elders, youth, teachers, and learners with simplicity in mind.
Innovation With Integrity
We use new technologies responsibly, with community consent and cultural care.
Why Communities Choose EchoGrounds
Purpose-built tools for First Nations language revitalization and long-term community growth
Dictionary with Audio and Context
Document language knowledge in one place with First Nations language spelling, translation, phonetics, categories, audio, and cultural context.
Guided Journeys and Assessments
Create structured pathways for learners in community programs and schools with progress tracking and assessments.
Expanded Resources
Preserve teachings and stories through long-form resources with translations and attachments for deeper language learning.
Support and Training
Provide ongoing support and training for Elders, teachers, admins, and learners to ensure successful implementation and usage of EchoGrounds.
From Word Bank to Learning Flow
Design journey lessons for learners to explore and engage with language through structured pathways.
- Analyze and acknowledge a set path of words of a specific theme or category
- Assess your knowledge through interactive exercises and quizzes
- Track progress on all your journeys and learning activities
Flexible Community Pricing
Pricing tailored to your community's funding structure
We offer flexible pricing options including annual subscriptions, multi-year licenses, and one-time payments. Pricing will be discussed during your appointment based on your community's specific needs and funding cycles.
Flexible Pricing Models
- Annual Subscription — Pay yearly with maximum flexibility
- Multi-Year License — 2-3 year options aligned with ILCP funding cycles
- One-Time Payment — Single upfront investment with optional annual support
Pricing discussed during appointment
What's Always Included
- All core platform features
- Unlimited users, content, and languages
- Community data ownership
- Secure Azure Canada hosting and backups
- Support and quarterly check-ins
- No add-ons, no upsells for core functionality
Funding Your Language Revitalization with EchoGrounds
Ontario First Nations communities can include EchoGrounds in Indigenous Languages Component (ILC) funding applications, administered by FNCCEC. EchoGrounds qualifies as a digital language revitalization tool for language resource creation, digital archiving, and curriculum development. We offer flexible pricing options—multi-year licenses, one-time purchases, and annual subscriptions—designed to align with funding cycles.
FNCCEC-Administered ILC Funding
In Ontario, Indigenous Languages funding is managed by the First Nations Confederacy of Cultural Education Centres (FNCCEC). EchoGrounds is eligible under multiple ILC funding categories.
Flexible Pricing for Funding Cycles
Multi-year licenses (3-5 year), one-time purchases with optional support, or annual subscriptions—all designed to work with how ILC funding is structured and your community's budget planning.
Early Adopter Program
Communities committing to EchoGrounds before the next funding intake can access special terms to support early adoption. Contact us to learn more.
Future Roadmap
What we are planning next for community language programs
These items are examples of future direction and can be adjusted to match your Nation, school, or program priorities.
Ready to grow language revitalization for your Nation, school, or community program?
Book a walkthrough and map your first preservation and learning rollout with your team.