*You're invited to submit for the upcoming WikiConference being held in NYC
in October 2025!*
Submit program proposals through this form
<https://wikiconference.org/wiki/2025/Program/Submissions>.
Program submissions are now open for *WikiConference North America (WCNA)
2025*! This year’s conference will take place in *New York City from
October 16–19, 2025*, under the theme “Wiki’s World Fair”— reflecting the
rich cultural diversity of our community and the city of New York. We
invite those interested to submit proposals for the conference particularly
on topics related to: Credibility and online safety, the future of
Wikipedia, and content gaps. As always, we welcome updates from around the
community and all proposals will be given consideration regardless of
topic. Program submissions will be open until June 1st, 2025. WCNA is a
multi-lingual conference and we encourage participants to submit proposals
for programming in Spanish and French as well. Translation services will be
provided during the conference, and presenters are welcome to present
in-person, or virtually. This year’s conference will be set up for hybrid
participation and attendance. We look forward to seeing you in New York
City, or online October 16-19
Thanks,
Richard
(User:Pharos)
You are invited to join North American Wikimedians next week on Monday
April 28 at 9pm Eastern / 6pm Pacific, as the NARWHAL rides again!
Add to the agenda, and we encourage you to RSVP on meta-wiki:
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/NARWHAL/April_2025https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81093059340
With special focus on:
*Wikimedians of Chicago user group approval!
*Hub grant proposal
*April round submitted, revisions due by May 4
*Microgrants for US and Canada, limited support for partnership projects
beyond
*Admin support for Microgrants
*CentralNotice banner technical improvements
*WikiConference North America
*Program submissions open on May 1
*Event in October 2025 in New York City
Thanks,
Richard
(User:Pharos)
You are invited to join North American Wikimedians next week on Monday
March 31 at 9pm Eastern / 6pm Pacific, as the NARWHAL rides again!
Add to the agenda, and we encourage you to RSVP on meta-wiki:
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/NARWHAL/March_2025https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81093059340
With special focus on:
*Hub grant proposal
*Planning to submit for April round
*Microgrants for US and Canada, limited support for partnership projects
beyond
*Admin support for Microgrants
*CentralNotice banner technical improvements
Thanks,
Richard
(User:Pharos)
Wikimedians of the US regions: We’ve needed a way to make grants under $500 more easily or quickly available to US Wikmedians. We know that from surveys, focus groups, and conversations.
A coalition of chapters and user groups, to be called the North American Hub is planning to offer such grants.
WMNY, WMDC, and WM Canada together will file soon for a grant from the WMF to fund such small grants and do a couple of other things together, along with the regular North American conference.
Those three chapters and at least six user groups will make up the Hub to start with.
The Hub’s rules and plans are informal for now, but we seem very aligned on this important shared activity.
The WMF is interested to see these kinds of “hub” coalitions work. I think it will work.
Comments are welcome. I prefer not to email about every last detail, some of which is uncertain as yet, but please freely write me or attend the NARWHAL meeting on Monday evening.
Hub details are here, if you click around on the various tabs: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/North_American_Wikimedians/Hub_founding
— Peter Meyer, representing Wikimedia DC
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From: Pacita Rudder <pacita(a)wikimedianyc.org>
Date: Tue, Mar 4, 2025, 5:43 PM
Subject: [Wikimedia-l] Apply Now! Scholarship applications for
WikiConference North America 2025 now open!
To: wikimedia-l <wikimedia-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org>
Cc: Pacita Rudder <pacita(a)wikimedianyc.org>, Crystal Yang <
crystal(a)wikimedianyc.org>
Hello,
Scholarship applications are now open for WikiConference North America
(WCNA) 2025! This year’s conference will take place in New York City from
October 16–19, 2025, under the theme “Wiki’s World Fair”— reflecting the
rich cultural diversity of New York.
Scholarship Eligibility
We welcome applications from Wikimedians across North America (Canada, USA,
Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central America), regardless of skill level,
background, or location within the region. Scholarships will be awarded
based on your past contributions and potential impact on the Wikimedia free
knowledge movement.
If you intend to travel to the U.S. to attend, you will need to have or be
able to obtain a U.S. visitor visa/travel authorization valid for the event
dates. We can provide support with this process, but cannot guarantee
timely approval. If your visa/travel authorization is not issued in time
and you are unable to attend for this reason, you will receive priority
consideration for future WCNA conferences.
For more information about visa processing times for your country, visit
the U.S. government Visa Wizard
<https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resour…>
.
Scholarship Coverage:
All scholarships will cover the cost of non-local travel into and out of
New York City, as well as accommodation for the duration of the event.
More detailed information on scholarship coverage can be found on the WCNA
website <https://wikiconference.org/wiki/2025/Attendance/Scholarships>, as
well as the Wikimedia Foundation Scholarship Travel Policy
<https://foundation.wikimedia.org/wiki/Policy:Wikimedia_Foundation_Scholarsh…>
How to apply
Apply now via this form
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_mEOsuJcthfsHZ2yf9CYzZs-AyU6z-1aB2iLFCbW3M…>
.
Deadline: April 4, 2025 (This is a firm deadline, as we need to arrange
travel and lodging as soon as possible.)
We encourage all active and budding Wikimedians across North America to
apply. Don't miss this opportunity to participate in WCNA 2025!
For any questions, feel free to reach out at info(a)wikiconferencena.org or
connect with organizers and attendees in our Telegram group: chat.wcna.wiki.
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Sincerely,
The WCNA 2025 Scholarship Committee
*Français*
Bonjour,
Les demandes de bourses sont maintenant ouvertes pour la WikiConférence
Amérique du Nord 2025 (WCNA) ! Cette année, la conférence aura lieu à New
York du 16 au 19 octobre 2025, sous le thème « Wiki's World Fair » -
reflétant la riche diversité culturelle de New York.
Admissibilité à la bourse
Les candidatures des Wikimédiens et Wikimédiennes de toute l'Amérique du
Nord (Canada, États-Unis, Mexique, Caraïbes et Amérique centrale) sont les
bienvenues, quels que soient leur niveau de compétence, leurs parcours ou
leur lieu de résidence dans la région. Les bourses seront attribuées en
fonction de vos contributions passées et de votre impact potentiel sur le
mouvement de la connaissance libre Wikimédia.
Si vous avez l'intention de vous rendre aux États-Unis pour participer à
l'événement, vous devrez avoir ou être en mesure d'obtenir un visa de
visiteur américain ou une autorisation de voyage valable pour les dates de
l'événement. Nous pouvons vous aider dans cette démarche, mais nous ne
pouvons pas garantir une approbation rapide. Si votre visa/autorisation de
voyage n'est pas délivré(e) à temps et que vous ne pouvez pas participer
pour cette raison, vous serez considéré(e) comme prioritaire pour les
futures conférences WCNA.
Pour plus d'informations sur les délais de traitement des visas pour votre
pays, consultez l'assistant de visa
<https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resour…>
du gouvernement américain.
Champ d'application de la bourse :
Toutes les bourses couvrent les frais de transport non locaux à destination
et en provenance de New York, ainsi que l'hébergement pendant la durée de
l'événement.
Des informations plus détaillées sur la couverture des bourses sont
disponibles sur le site web de la WCNA, ainsi que sur la politique de
voyage des bourses de la Wikimédia Foundation.
Comment postuler
Postulez dès maintenant via ce formulaire.
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScdHm4A2RNe9kbHbVUFjIyPnMBvx5mMc_J…>
Date limite : 4 avril 2025 (Il s'agit d'une date limite ferme, car nous
devons organiser le voyage et l'hébergement dès que possible).
Nous encourageons tous les Wikimédiens et Wikimédiennes d'Amérique du Nord
à déposer leur candidature. Ne manquez pas cette occasion de participer à
la WCNA 2025 !
Pour toute question, n'hésitez pas à nous contacter à l'adresse
info(a)wikiconferencena.org ou à contacter l'équipe d'organisation sur notre
groupe Telegram : chat.wcna.wiki.
A bientôt!
Le comité de bourse WCNA 2025
*Español*
Hola,
¡Las solicitudes de becas para la Wikiconferencia de Norteamérica 2025 (WCNA)
están abiertas!
Este año la conferencia tendrá lugar en la ciudad de Nueva York del 16 al
19 de octubre de 2025, el tema será Wiki’s World Fair el cual busca
reflejar la diversa riqueza cultural de Nueva York.
Elegibilidad para la Beca
Podrán aplicar todos los Wikimedistas de América del Norte (Canadá, Estados
Unidos, México, el Caribe y América Central, independientemente de su nivel
de sus habilidades o ubicación dentro de la región. Las becas se otorgarán
en función de sus contribuciones y su posible impacto en el movimiento por
el conocimiento libre, Wikimedia.
Si tienes intenciones de viajar a Estados Unidos para asistir, deberás
obtener tu visa y/o autorización de viaje. El equipo de la WNC podemos
brindarte apoyo para este proceso, pero no garantizamos su aprobación en
tiempo y forma. Si tu visa no es autorizada a tiempo y no puedes asistir
por esta razón, en futuras Wikiconferencias de Norteamérica tendrás
prioridad.
Para más información sobre el proceso de visa en tu país, visita el del
gobierno de Estados Unidos Visa Wizard
<https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resour…>
.
Cobertura de Becas
Todas las becas cubriás el costo de los viajes no locales, hacia y desde la
ciudad de Nueva York, así como el alojamiento durante los días del evento.
Para más información sobre la cobertura de las becas visita el sitio web
<https://wikiconference.org/wiki/2025/Attendance/Scholarships> de la WCNA y
conoce más sobre la Política de becas de la Fundación Wikimedia.
<https://foundation.wikimedia.org/wiki/Policy:Wikimedia_Foundation_Scholarsh…>
Cómo aplicar
Aplique ahora en este formulario
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_mEOsuJcthfsHZ2yf9CYzZs-AyU6z-1aB2iLFCbW3M…>
.
Fecha límite: 4 de abril de 2025 (Esta es una fecha límite firme, pues
tenemos que tramitar el viaje y el hospedaje lo antes posible).
Alentamos a todas las personas wikipedistas en Norteamérica a aplicar. ¡No
te pierdas la oportunidad de ser parte de la WCNA 2025!
Para más preguntas, no dudes en comunicarte con nosotras
info(a)wikiconferencena.org o contacta con las personas organizadoras y otras
y otros participantes vía Telegram chat.wcna.wiki.
¡Esperamos saber de ti!
Saludos,
El Comité de becas 2025
--
Pacita Rudder (she/her)
Executive Director
Wikimedia NYC
http://wikimedianyc.org
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You are invited to join North American Wikimedians next week on Monday
February 24 at 9pm Eastern / 6pm Pacific, as the NARWHAL rides again!
Add to the agenda, and we encourage you to RSVP on meta-wiki:
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/NARWHAL/February_2025https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81093059340
With special focus on:
- Wildfire edit-a-thons for Los Angeles heritage preservation,
WikiPortraits in Utah, WikiCredCon in San Francisco
- Nosotras en la Ciencia throughout February
- Monthly newsletter covering North American Wikimedians
- WikiConference North America 2025 in NYC in October
- Prospective North-American-scale teams or task forces discussed at WCNA
Thanks,
Richard
(User:Pharos)
Apply now for rapid grant from the Wikimedia Foundation of $500 - $5,000,
deadline is in just under a week:
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Project/Rapid
If your usergroup needs a fiscal sponsor that is a 501(c)(3) in the United
States, Wikimedia NYC and/or DC can help, feel free to get in touch.
Thanks,
Richard
(User:Pharos)
You are invited to join North American Wikimedians tomorrow, Monday January
27 at 9pm Eastern / 6pm Pacific, as the NARWHAL rides again!
Add to the agenda, and we encourage you to RSVP on meta-wiki:
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/NARWHAL/January_2025https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81093059340
With special focus on:
-
- Wikipedia Day marked across the continent in January!
- WikiConference North America 2025 in NYC in October
- Prospective North-American-scale teams or task forces discussed at
WCNA
-
- North American Wikimedians/Wikifests
Thanks,
Richard
(User:Pharos)
Wikimedia NYC
If you are celebrating Wikipedia Day locally in or around January 2025,
please add it here asap:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wikipedia_Day#Wikipedia_Day_2025
This can be a great opportunity to jumpstart your regional wiki usergroup,
if you want to promote your local meetup on the centralnotice banner to
Wikipedia readers in your state(s) or area, similar to how the fundraiser
banner works.
I can help to set it up, and it's a very powerful tool, much moreso than
the watchlist geonotice.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks,
Richard
(User:Pharos)