Adam Werle

Adam Werle is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Linguistics at the University of Victoria. He specializes in documenting and revitalizing Indigenous languages of Vancouver Island and nearby regions, with a focus on Wakashan languages like Nuuchahnulth, Ditidaht, Kwakwala, and Makah. His technical research addresses phonology, clisis, and Wakashan grammar. He collaborates with Indigenous communities to restore language through curriculum development and dialect classes, including the Somass Valley Language Circle and Tseshaht, Ucluelet, and Tla-o-qui-aht dialect projects.

• Based in Somass (c̓uumaʕas Port Alberni, BC)
• Contact: werle@uvic.ca

Research emphasizes community-driven language revitalization, combining academic rigor with practical educational tools. Key projects include the Nuuchahnulth and Ditidaht language curricula, as well as Westcoast (South Wakashan) language materials hosted at kwistuup.net. His work bridges linguistic theory with applied language preservation efforts.