Hello everyone,
We are delighted to extend an invitation to participate in the Indic Oral Culture Project https://meta.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Project/MSIG/Indic_Oral_Culture_Project, an initiative dedicated to the preservation and dissemination of underrepresented forms of knowledge, specifically focused on oral culture, including folk songs and folk tales. Our mission is to foster a cross-wiki, cross-community effort to bring non-textual forms of knowledge onto various Wikimedia projects.
Why use Wikimedia projects to document oral culture:
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Folk songs are a cultural art form disappearing fast according to native speakers and linguists https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Needs_assessment_for_documentation_and_revitalization_of_Indic_languages_using_Wikimedia_projects/Executive_report . -
Several people now have access to cameras and freely available software to create and process audiovisuals. -
Broader accessibility and long-term preservation, fostering global engagement and knowledge exchange.
Who can participate:
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Beginners are welcome to join. -
Knowledgeable on Wikimedia volunteerism. -
Passionate about digitizing the underrepresented aspect of their language and culture.
What we offer:
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Online training program covering the use of mobile devices for recording oral culture videos and the workflow of Wikimedia projects. -
Utilization of Wikimedia projects to digitize and preserve oral culture. -
Internet & travel support, and per diem for those who require it.
Please share with your community or individuals who might be interested in this project. Reach out to us via email at amritsufi2@gmail.com http://indicoralculture.org/amritsufi2@gmail.com or peerzadaiflaq@gmail.com
Regards,
Peerzada Iflaq
Communications & Community coordinator
Indic Oral Culture Project
Hello Everyone,
I hope this message finds you well. I would like to bring to your attention a correction regarding this email.
This email got stuck in moderation and was subsequently sent by our project manager. Unfortunately, this resulted in a delay in the approval process. Since then, the content and context of this email has evolved, and it is now outdated.
I apologize for any confusion this may have caused, and I appreciate your understanding. If you have any questions or need further clarification, please feel free to reach out to me directly at peerzadaiflaq@gmail.com.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Best regards,
Iflaq Communications & Community Coordinator Indic Oral Culture Project
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