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Mula Mutha Nadi Darshan Campaign cum Contest
by Nitesh Gill 07 Aug '23

07 Aug '23

Hello all, I hope you are doing well. We are glad to announce that CIS-A2K has started the Mula Mutha Nadi Darshan campaign cum contest on 15 May and will run till 30 June, which is the second iteration of Pune Nadi Darshan 2023. The contest is to document the Mula & Mutha rivers and their tributaries in the Pune district on Wikimedia Commons in the form of images and videos. There are other partner organisations Jeevitnadi, Ecological Society, Samuchit Enviro Tech, Nisarg Sevak and National Society, come together (with CIS-A2K) to organise this event to focus on specific water bodies the Mula & Mutha rivers and their tributaries. If anyone wants to participate, please sign-up below at the provided link and upload the media related to Mula & Mutha rivers. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Mula_Mutha_Nadi_Darshan_2023 Regards, Nitesh CIS-A2K

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Fwd: Invitation for feedback on the India mailing list and Telegram channels
by Dr. Manavpreet Kaur 02 Aug '23

02 Aug '23

Hi Sharing for wider reach. Regards, Manav *Share your thoughts on the newly shared drafts of the Movement Charter: The Global Council and Hubs * Following the Global Council draft that was published three weeks ago, we are happy to announce that the Hubs draft chapter <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Movement_Charter/Content/Hubs> and the Glossary <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Movement_Charter/Content/Glossary> are out for your review and feedback. It has been a long process for the Movement Charter Drafting Committee to deliver these drafts and we are excited to share them with you. In the Hubs draft <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Movement_Charter/Content/Hubs>, you will find the proposed definition and purpose of Wikimedia hubs: the set-up and governance process for hubs (which also includes an open question from the committee), responsibilities, fundraising, and fund dissemination as it relates to hubs and more. *How can you engage with the Charter content?* Please share your input on the Meta Talk page by September 1, 2023: - Share your feedback on Hubs draft <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Talk:Movement_Charter/Co…> - Share your feedback on the Global Council draft <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Talk:Movement_Charter/Co…> On behalf of the Movement Charter Drafting Committee, On Wed, Aug 2, 2023 at 8:35 PM Manavpreet Kaur <mkaur(a)wikimedia.org> wrote: > Hi Aida, > > Please forward this email to dr.manavpreetkaur(a)gmail.com & I will > forward it to the mailing list. > > Regards, > Manav > > On Wed, Aug 2, 2023 at 5:53 PM Aida Akhmedova <aakhmedova(a)wikimedia.org> > wrote: > >> If possible Manav, I'd like to ask you to share it on the Affiliates >> mailing list as well. >> >> Thank you, >> Aida >> >> On Wed, Aug 2, 2023 at 6:12 PM Aida Akhmedova <aakhmedova(a)wikimedia.org> >> wrote: >> >>> Hi Runa, hi Manav, >>> >>> Hope you both are doing well. >>> >>> I was wondering if it would be possible for you to share the Wikimedia-l >>> announcement on the India mailing list as well as to post a short invite >>> for feedback to the Telegram channels of your respective community? >>> >>> Please find the sample message below. Feel free to contextualize the >>> text. I am happy to help out if you need any support. >>> _________________________________________________ >>> *== Share your thoughts on the newly shared drafts of the Movement >>> Charter: The Global Council and Hubs == * >>> >>> Following the Global Council draft that was published two weeks ago, we >>> are happy to announce that the Hubs draft chapter >>> <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Movement_Charter/Content/Hubs> and the >>> Glossary >>> <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Movement_Charter/Content/Glossary> is >>> out for your review and feedback. It has been a long process for the >>> Movement Charter Drafting Committee to deliver these drafts and we are >>> excited to share them with you. >>> >>> In the Hubs draft >>> <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Movement_Charter/Content/Hubs>, you >>> will find the proposed definition and purpose of Wikimedia hubs: the set-up >>> and governance process for hubs (which also includes an open question from >>> the committee), responsibilities, fundraising, and fund dissemination as it >>> relates to hubs, and more. >>> >>> How can you engage with the Charter content? >>> >>> The Movement Charter Drafting Committee is looking forward to receiving >>> feedback from as many people as possible. Please share your input on the >>> Meta Talk page in any language by September 1, 2023: >>> >>> - Share your feedback on Hubs draft >>> <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Talk:Movement_Charter/Co…> >>> - Share your feedback on the Global Council draft >>> <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Talk:Movement_Charter/Co…> >>> >>> >>> On behalf of the Movement Charter Drafting Committee, >>> _______________________________________________________ >>> Best regards, Aida >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> >>> Aida Akhmedova >>> >>> Facilitator, Movement Communications >>> >>> Wikimedia Foundation <https://wikimediafoundation.org/> >>> >>

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Announcement of Train the Trainer 2023 and Call for Scholarship
by Nitesh Gill 01 Aug '23

01 Aug '23

Dear all, We hope that you are doing well. We are happy to inform you that this year CIS-A2K is planning to reactivate its Train the Trainer <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/CIS-A2K/Events/Train_the_Trainer_Program> (TTT) initiative. This effort aims to empower Wikimedians with the necessary skills to support their Wikimedia communities effectively. Through this program, we aim to enhance the capacity of Wikimedians and enable them to make a positive impact across the communities they serve. Our ultimate goal is to empower Wikimedians to create a network of knowledge sharing, identifying opportunities for growth and facilitating Wikimedia communities to flourish. The Train-the-Trainer (TTT) event has been held seven times between 2013 to 2020. This event is part of our effort to build community leaders and contribute to a healthy and safe Wikimedia community. We are working on a new model that aligns with the ongoing global discussions on leadership development and aims to meet the specific needs of our Wikimedia communities. The Kerala Wikimedians User Group will be the co-host/co-organizer group for Train The Trainer 2023 <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/CIS-A2K/Events/Train_the_Trainer_Program/20…> (the page is under construction) which will be involved in the planning and implementation of the initiative. We invite Wikimedians to apply for scholarships to participate in Train the Trainer 2023. The scholarship form is available here <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScRqLnCvFLehPI7QQMITtzd5WLqY1k3e9t…>. The dates for submitting the scholarship form are 1 August to 14 August 2023. We encourage Wikimedians who are interested to contribute towards their language communities to fill this form. Please note that individuals who have already participated in an earlier iteration of TTT cannot apply for the scholarship and their application will not be considered. The event would be held by the end of September or the beginning of October 2023 (the days of the event will be Friday, Saturday and Sunday). The final dates and venue will be announced soon. We will be unable to consider applications from Wikimedians based outside of India for TTT 2023 due to logistical and compliance-related issues. If you have any questions or queries you can contact us at a2K(a)cis-india.org or nitesh(a)cis-india.org. Regards, Nitesh (CIS-A2K)

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Invitation: Indic Community Monthly Engagement Call on July 8, 2023
by Nitesh Gill 01 Aug '23

01 Aug '23

Dear All, We hope this email finds you well. You might already know that CIS-A2K is conducting Indic Community Monthly Engagement Calls to boost collaboration among Indic-language Wikimedia communities and provide a platform for Indic-language Wikimedians to connect with individuals involved in various initiatives. The purpose of these calls is to bring the community together to discuss and interact about important topics. We believe that by connecting individuals from diverse backgrounds and projects, we can identify projects that are relevant to other communities and leverage online platforms for engagement. Our first call was held on June 3, 2023, with the Let's Connect group. The second call under this initiative is on July 14, 2023, we would like to invite you to join us for our upcoming call about the Leadership Development Working Group. The Leadership Development Working Group has been actively working for over a year and has updated its documentation on Meta. The group has also gathered feedback from the broader community. This call will help promote awareness and facilitate learning about the Leadership Development Plan developed by the working group. Details of the Indic Community Monthly Engagement Call: The meta Page Link is here <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/CIS-A2K/Events/Indic_Community_Monthly_Enga…> Date: July 14, 2023 Time: 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM Duration: 1 hour During this call, we will have speakers who will share their experiences and insights on leadership development plans specifically and leadership development in the Wikimedia community generally. We encourage active participation and interaction with the speakers to make this session more fruitful. Thank you for considering our invitation. We look forward to you joining us for the India Community Monthly Engagement Call on 14 July 2023. Regards, Nitesh CIS-A2K

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Invitation to join at WikiConverse India Call - July 28th, 2023
by pavan＠cis-india.org 27 Jul '23

27 Jul '23

Hello, I hope this email finds you well. I'm reaching out to inform you about "WikiConverse India," an initiative that A2K is actively working on to enhance collaboration among communities in India. The primary goal of WikiConverse India is to initiate and promote dialogue within the Indian language Wikimedia community, focusing on various essential topics for the growth of the Wikimedia movement. As part of this initiative, we are currently conducting regular calls. For the month of July, our call is scheduled for July 28th, 2023, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM IST. This edition of WikiConverse India will feature an Interaction with some Wikimedia Foundation staff from India, organized by A2K. The event aims to facilitate an interactive session with some of the WMF staff members from India, with special attention towards their work and exploring potential areas for collaboration with Indian Wikimedia community members. You can find the details below to join the WikiConverse India Call: [ https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/CIS-A2K/Events/WikiConverse_India_Calls/An_… | https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/CIS-A2K/Events/WikiConverse_India_Calls/An_… ] . The Zoom link will be updated soon and we will send a reminder here after doing that. You can sign up on the event page if you would wish to get a reminder to your talk page. Please note that prior sign-ups are not mandatory for joining the call. If you have any questions or need further information, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. Best regards, Pavan Santhosh, CIS-A2K. Note: We plan to conduct our [ https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/CIS-A2K/Events/Indic_Community_Monthly_Enga… | Second ] [ https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/CIS-A2K/Events/Indic_Community_Monthly_Enga… | Indic community monthly engagement call ] , which got postponed due to unavoidable situations, during the first week of August. We will provide a separate update about it soon.

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[WikiConference India 2023] #WCI2023 Open Community call on 16 July 2023 (Today)
by nivas10798＠gmail.com 16 Jul '23

16 Jul '23

Hello all, This email serves as a reminder that the ninth Open Community Call will be happening today (i.e. 16 July 2023) to address the ongoing activities among the communities and give the final update related to the conference. The detailed agenda, etherpad, and timings are available on the meta page <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiConference_India_2023/Open_Community_Ca…> . As mentioned in our previous communication, we would like to reveal the surprise in this email. The WCI Communications team has successfully compiled a video showcasing the highlights of the conference along with the experience of some of the attendees. The premiere of WikiConference India 2023 — Recap and Highlights <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBz11deGTRc> will begin at 6:03 pm on the community call. *We request you all to please join the call at 6 pm, sharp*. Please add the following to your respective calendars and we look forward to seeing you on the call. [WCI 2023] Open Community Call Date: 18 June 2023 Time: 1800-1900 [6 pm to 7 pm] (IST) Google Link: https://meet.google.com/ubk-ugun-qzu Please join the General Chat telegram group <https://t.me/+X9RLByiOxpAyNDZl> to share your ideas, thoughts, inputs, suggestions, or questions. Alternatively, you can also leave us a message on the talk page <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Talk:WikiConference_India_2023/Open_Communi…> . Look forward to connecting with you all, Thank you! Warm regards, WCI 2023 Team Hey! If you are interested in joining these calls, click on this public link <https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/2?cid=Y182ZWY5ZGQwODA4OWI2ZTdiNGRkNm…> and add the “Open Community Call” to get meeting invitations directly to your calendar so that you don't miss out on any of our future calls. If you are interested in moderating one of these calls, you can sign up under the Moderator Sign-up <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiConference_India_2023/Open_Community_Ca…> section.

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[WikiConference India 2023] #WCI2023 Open Community call on 16 July 2023
by nivas10798＠gmail.com 12 Jul '23

12 Jul '23

Hello Wikimedians, Hope you are doing well. It has been more than two months since the conference ended. We are extremely thankful to each and everyone for supporting us in organizing this conference. As you may know, WikiConference India 2023 <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiConference_India_2023> organizing team is hosting regular calls with the communities to engage and involve in the discussion. In continuation of the previous calls, we are organizing the ninth Open Community Call on *16 July 2023* to address the ongoing activities among the communities and give the final update related to the conference. This time, we have a small surprise for the communities related to the conference from our side. Please click on this public link <https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/2?cid=Y182ZWY5ZGQwODA4OWI2ZTdiNGRkNm…> and add the Open Community Call calendar to get meeting invitations directly to your calendar, so that you don't miss out on any calls. For more details of the meeting like agenda, etherpad, and timings, please check the Open Community Call <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiConference_India_2023/Open_Community_Ca…> meta page. If you are interested to moderate one of these calls, you can sign-up under the Moderator Sign-up <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiConference_India_2023/Open_Community_Ca…> section. Please add the following to your respective calendars and we look forward to seeing you on the call. [WCI 2023] Open Community Call Date: 16 July 2023 Time: 1800-1900 [6 pm to 7 pm] (IST) Google Link: https://meet.google.com/ubk-ugun-qzu Please join the General Chat telegram group <https://t.me/+X9RLByiOxpAyNDZl> and share your ideas, thoughts, inputs, suggestions, or questions. Alternatively, you can also leave us a message on the talk page <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Talk:WikiConference_India_2023/Open_Communi…> . Look forward to connecting with you all, Thank you! Warm regards, WCI 2023 Team

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Farewell
by Chitraparna Sinha 29 Jun '23

29 Jun '23

*(Apologies for cross-posting)* Dear community members, Change is the only constant. I wanted to take a moment to depart from my usual communications to you, to share that 30 June 2023 will be my last day at the Wikimedia Foundation. The Movement Strategy & Governance (MSG) team stands dissolved. The past two years have been a whirlwind journey & I continue to be amazed by the persistence, resilience, dedication, and kindness of our collective South Asian community. I have had the privilege of meeting and knowing many of you during WikiConference India 2023 and through online meetups. Although my official role ends here, know that I will continue to remain your ally and advocate for community development. Let’s keep pushing boundaries, breaking barriers, and making a difference together. Best regards, Chitraparna Sinha *Email* - chitraparna17(a)gmail.com *Telegram* - @chitraparnasinha

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Invitation to join at WikiConverse India Call - June 24th, 2023,
by Nitesh Gill 24 Jun '23

24 Jun '23

Hello all, I hope this email finds you well. We are glad to introduce "WikiConverse India," a new initiative that A2K is working on to improve collaboration among communities in India. WikiConverse India aims to initiate and foster dialogue within the Indian language Wikimedia community on various topics that are important for the growth of the Wikimedia movement. Currently, we are conducting regular calls as part of this initiative. For the month of June, this call will be scheduled on June 24th, 2023, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM IST. A2K will invite Indian participants from recent international conferences, namely the Wikimedia Hackathon and EduWiki Conference, to share their important takeaways specifically relevant to India. To join the WikiConverse India Call, you can find the call details below: *WikiConverse India Call, June 24th, 2023* Saturday, *June 24* · 6:00 – 7:30pm Time zone: Asia/Kolkata *Video call link*: https://meet.google.com/qcm-rrac-qzk We are happy to address any questions you may have. Regards, Nitesh (CIS-A2K)

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Invitation to collaborate in a Wikimedia project around oral culture
by AMRIT SUFI 21 Jun '23

21 Jun '23

Hello everyone! My name is Amrit Sufi, I am an Angika Wikimedian. I contribute primarily on Commons, Wikisource and Angika Wikipedia. So far I've carried two projects funded by Wikimedia: a toolkit <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Oral_Culture_Transcription_Toolkit> and a needs assessment research <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Needs_assessment_for_documentation_and_revi…> project. Based on the findings of the research, I am preparing a project proposal focusing on locally relevant cultural content, specifically oral folk literature- an aspect common to the diverse culture of India. Folk songs are under the risk of loss with time and are not well represented on Wikimedia projects. I am sharing with you a few links to Angika folksongs <https://wikisource.org/wiki/Category:%E0%A4%85%E0%A4%82%E0%A4%97%E0%A4%BF%E…>, uploaded on Commons, their transcription on Wikisource, used as reference for Angika Wikipedia articles, to clarify the model that I plan to work on along with collaborators. A similar project based in Nigeria is the Igbo dance communities project <https://diff.wikimedia.org/2023/05/08/aid-project-for-a-living-tradition-wh…> has documented a variety of Igbo dances and documented them on Wikimedia projects. In the aforementioned project, I plan to work with Wikimedians and language enthusiasts on creating audio-visuals and bringing them on Wikimedia projects. This would be a small step in supporting the arrival of various forms of knowledge on Wikimedia projects from India. Feel free to reach out and ask questions! Thanks, Amrit Sufi

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