Boli Cheto Foundation/Events/Telangana Tribal Open Knowledge Conference

The Telangana Tribal Open Knowledge Conference aims to unite stakeholders, experts, and community members to champion the conservation and rejuvenation of indigenous languages and cultures, with a particular emphasis on Telugu, Adilabadi Gondi, Lambadi, and Southeastern Kolami languages. The conference will delve into strategies to harness technology, open knowledge, and digital platforms to empower tribal communities, foster economic opportunities, and facilitate global access to knowledge, all while safeguarding linguistic diversity. In partnership with the Wikimedia Foundation, the conference seeks to leverage the vast resources and collaborative platforms offered by Wikimedia projects to amplify the voices of tribal communities, preserve their linguistic and cultural heritage, and ensure their contributions to the world's knowledge ecosystem are recognized and accessible to all.

Objective

The Telangana Tribal Open Knowledge Conference will serve as a platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and action towards preserving and revitalizing indigenous languages and cultures in Telangana. By leveraging technology and fostering partnerships, the conference aims to empower tribal communities, promote linguistic diversity, and ensure the preservation of their rich cultural heritage for future generations.

Event Page on IDIL

Telangana Tribal Open Knowledge Conference Link to the Event page on the web page of International Decade of Indigenous Languages by United Nations.

Venue & Date

Venue: Utnoor, Adilabad, Telangana

Date: March 5, 2024

Focus projects

1. Gondi Wikipedia
2. Gondi Wiktionary
3. Kolami Wikipedia

also Telugu and Lambadi communities are encouraged to participate.

Participants

(Interested people can sign below)

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