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Event:Documenting Hausa Local Knowledge and Oral Histories

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LocationOnline and in-person event
Start and end time15:32, 3 October 2024 – 15:32, 30 November 2024
Timezone: +00:00
Number of participants42 participants

Documenting Hausa Local Knowledge and Oral Histories

Organized by: Gwanki

Start and end time

15:32, 3 October 2024 to 15:32, 30 November 2024
Timezone: +00:00

Location

In-person event

Kano State Nigeria

Online event

Documenting Hausa Local Knowledge and Oral Histories
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1st October - 30th November, 2024.


Event details

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The project aims to preserve and document Hausa local knowledge, cultural heritage, and oral histories on Hausa Wikipedia, addressing the current inadequacies in articles related to the Hausa people, culture, and language. Many existing articles are stubs or poorly translated, making them hard to understand, and there is a notable lack of information available online in the Hausa language.

Objectives

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  • Comprehensive Documentation: Document extensive aspects of Hausa life, including traditions, festivals, religious practices, notable individuals, and communities across West Africa and the diaspora.
  • Quality Content: Ensure that all documentation is created in standard, high-quality Hausa language to facilitate accessibility for Hausa speakers.

Key Activities

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  • Field Trips: Conduct trips to gather authentic data and multimedia content from significant locations in Hausa land.
  • Training Workshops: Organize sessions to equip community members with skills in data collection, content creation, and Wikipedia editing.
  • Writing Contest: Encourage participation through a contest aimed at improving targeted articles on Hausa Wikipedia.

Target Participants

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The project will engage the Hausa-speaking community in Northern Nigeria, including local historians, cultural experts, students, and community leaders. Special emphasis will be placed on involving women and youth for diverse perspectives.

Expected Outcomes

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The project seeks to:

  • Learn effective methods for collecting and documenting local knowledge.
  • Understand the impact of increased online information about Hausa culture on community engagement with Hausa Wikipedia.
  • Develop a sustainable model for future cultural preservation projects that can be replicated in other regions.