Celebrating Nigeria's Indigenous Identity on Wikimedia/Overview & Training schedule

Celebrating Nigeria's Indigenous Identity on Wikimedia

Overview

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This project aims to fill an important gap by creating and sharing knowledge about Nigerian names, their meanings, pronunciation, and cultural significance. By doing so, we can challenge common misconceptions and encourage a more thoughtful understanding of Nigerian names and the rich cultural heritage they represent.

This initiative is part of a broader effort to promote equity and inclusivity in the digital space, empowering Nigerian communities to take the lead in correcting the mispronunciation of their indigenous names. It will help others appreciate the proper etiquette and deeper cultural significance behind these names. By celebrating Nigeria’s indigenous identity on Wikimedia platforms, we can foster cultural exchange, bridge divides, and ensure that future generations have access to accurate and meaningful information about Nigerian names and traditions.

The key goals of this project include:

  1. Creating and sharing content on Wikipedia and Wikidata about Nigerian names.
  2. Promoting linguistic diversity and supporting the preservation of indigenous languages.
  3. Accurately representing Nigerian cultures and identities online.

Through these efforts, WikiNaijaNames can play a vital role in preserving Nigeria’s cultural heritage, while also promoting diversity and inclusion in the digital world.


Training Schedule

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Date Type of event meeting link and passcode Venue/Time Recording & Slides Details
04/10/2024 Virtual Launch & Introduction to Wikipedia Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 825 1901 4268 Passcode: 788526

Zoom & 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM UTC Introduction to Wikipedia slides Moderator: Miracle James

Trainer: Barakat Adegboye

Facilitators: Linason Blessing, Rhoda James, Bukola James

Support: Iwuala Lucy, Ramatu Haliru, Marvelous, Agnes Abah

05/10/2024 Virtual Launch & Introduction to Wikipedia

Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 862 6855 6163 Passcode: 659223

Zoom & 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM UTC To be updated Moderator: Miracle James

Trainer: Barakat Adegboye

Facilitators: Linason Blessing, Rhoda James, Bukola James

Support: Iwuala Lucy, Ramatu Haliru, Marvelous, Agnes Abah

11/10/2024 Wikidata Traning

Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 872 4880 1302 Passcode: 058367

Zoom & 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM UTC To be updated Moderator: Miracle James

Trainer: Rhoda James

Facilitators: Linason Blessing, Barakat Adegboye, Bukola James

Support: Iwuala Lucy, Ramatu Haliru, Marvelous, Agnes Abah

01/11/2024 First Wikimedia Commons Training

Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 839 1603 9197 Passcode: 428424

Zoom & 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM UTC To be updated Moderator: Miracle James

Trainer: Romeo Ronald

Facilitators: Linason Blessing, Barakat Adegboye, Bukola James, Rhoda James

Support: Iwuala Lucy, Ramatu Haliru, Marvelous, Agnes Abah

02/11/2024 Second Wikimedia Commons Training

Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 898 7893 0480 Passcode: 993765

Zoom & 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM UTC To be updated Moderator: Miracle James

Trainer: Romeo Ronald

Facilitators: Linason Blessing, Barakat Adegboye, Bukola James, Rhoda James

Support: Iwuala Lucy, Ramatu Haliru, Marvelous, Agnes Abah