Kesva an Taves Kernewek

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Kesva an Taves Kernewek (Cornish Language Board in Cornish; in UCR orthography Kesva an Tavas Kernowek) is a representative body promoting the Cornish language. It was founded in 1967 by 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.

[edit] See also

• Cornish Language Council
• Languages in the United Kingdom