Kesva an Taves Kernewek
Categories: Cornish culture | Language regulators
Kesva an Taves Kernewek (Cornish Language Board in Cornish) is a representative body promoting the Cornish language. It was founded in 1967 by the Gorseth Kernow and the Federation of Old Cornwall Societies as a language planning and examining authority.
Since its constitution was amended in 1982 it comprises 21 members:
- 15 elected by Kowethas an Yeth Kernewek
- 2 from Gorseth Kernow
- 2 from the Federation of Old Cornwall Societies
- 1 from Cornwall County Council
- 1 from the University of Plymouth
In 1987 the Board voted to adopt the Kernewek Kemmyn form of Cornish as its standard.
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