WikiIndaba conference 2019/Submissions/WikiProject KhoiSan: A Proposal

Submission no. 049

Title of the submission

WikiProject KhoiSan: A Proposal

Type of submission (lecture, panel, tutorial/workshop, roundtable discussion, lightning talk, birds of a feather discussion)

Lightning talk.

Author of the submission

Michaelgraaf (talk) 14:05, 14 October 2018 (UTC)

Language of presentation

English

E-mail address

graaf.michael@gmail.com

Username

Michaelgraaf (talk) 14:05, 14 October 2018 (UTC)

Country of origin

South Africa

Affiliation, if any (organisation, company etc.)

Wikimedia-ZA

Personal homepage or blog

Michaelgraaf (talk) 14:05, 14 October 2018 (UTC)

Abstract (up to 300 words to describe your proposal)

South Africa has 11 official languages, but also some unofficial ones and one of the largest is also spoken in some neighbouring countries. This is Nama, which is of the KhoiSan group. of which most languages are extinct. Nama does not even have a Wikipedia. However, many (perhaps most) people of mixed ethnicity in South Africa trace their roots to KhoiSan groups and are in need of more information about the history, languages and cultures of these groups.

What will attendees take away from this session?

They will learn about a proposed project and have a chance to make suggestions.

Theme of presentation

WikiCulture & Community

For workshops and discussions, what level is the intended audience?

N/A

Length of session (if other than 25 minutes, specify how long)

25 minutes

Will you attend WikiIndaba if your submission is not accepted?

If I am assisted.

Slides or further information (optional)

Special requests

Is this Submission a Draft or Final? Draft

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