CIS-A2K/Events/Santali Wiki Regional Conference
Santali Wiki Regional Conference, a pioneering gathering aimed at shaping the future of the Santali community within the Wikimedia movement. The conference Scheduled to take place in Kolkata, India, from September 13-15, 2024, this event marks a significant milestone as the first in-person conference dedicated to Santali language and culture. The theme for the conference is Unity, Empowerment, Knowledge: Bridging Communities.
This is a collaborative effort of Santali Wikimedians User Group and Centre for Internet and Society - Access to Knowledge (CIS-A2K).
Event Overview
[edit]The Santali Wiki Regional Conference brings together Santali speakers, editors, and enthusiasts from across South Asia and beyond. Participants will engage in a dynamic program featuring keynote speeches, panel discussions, workshops, training sessions, and collaborative forums. The program will be designed on needs of the community. The conference aims to empower Santali voices, enrich knowledge about Santali culture, and strengthen the community’s presence on Wikimedia platforms.
Theme Unity, Empowerment, Knowledge: Bridging Communities of the conference, underpinning the conference theme are efforts to bridge community gaps, foster collaboration, and amplify the representation of Santali knowledge on Wikimedia projects. Participants will explore strategies to enhance Santali language content, discuss community-led initiatives, and forge partnerships for sustainable growth.
Objectives
[edit]- Empowerment through Knowledge Sharing: Facilitate discussions on advancing Santali language content and enhancing community engagement.
- Community Building: Foster a supportive network among Santali Wikimedians, promoting mentorship and collaboration.
- Strategic Planning: Outline actionable plans for future initiatives that align with the movement’s goals and priorities.
Participants
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Program
[edit]Event agenda
[edit]| SNo | Program | Time | Speaker/ Trainers |
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| Day 0 - September 13 | |||
| 1 | Welcoming the participants & Intro | 7.30 pm - 8.30 pm | |
| Day 1 - September 14 | |||
| - | Introduction to SWC 2024 | 9.00 am - 9.10 am | Shakuntala & Tanveer Hasan |
| - | Santali Wikipedia Journey and background of Wikimedians of Santali Language User Group | 9:10 AM - 9:30 AM | Ashwini Murmu & Manik Soren |
| 1 | Collaborative Growth: Wikimedia Foundation, CIS-A2K, and Communities | 9.30 am - 9:50 am | Tanveer Hasan |
| 2 | Challenges of Santali Wikipedia (Solution through an activity) | 09:50 AM - 10:50 AM | Ramjit Tudu & Nitesh Gill |
| Tea break | 10.50 am -11.05 am | ||
| 3 | About Wikimedia Commons & Demonstration | 11.05 - 12.15 pm | Ananya Mondal |
| 4 | Santali Language and Digitisation Efforts | 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM | Prof. Rahi Soren |
| - | Lunch Break | 1.00 pm - 2.00 pm | |
| 5 | Wiki Patrika & Wiki mentoring program | 2.00 PM - 2:30 PM | Nayan Jyoti & Pranimika Adhikari |
| 6 | Demonstration: Machine Translation Tool | 2:30 PM - 2:50 PM | Kasyap - IIIT Hyderabad |
| 7 | Santali language status and Community | 2.50 pm - 3.40 pm | Dr. Ramu Hembram |
| - | Tea break | 3.40 pm - 4.00 pm | |
| 8 | Wikipedia in depth | 4.00 pm - 5.30 pm | Ramjit Tudu & Prasanta |
| 9 | Feedback or community growth meet | 5.30 PM to 6.30 PM | Shakuntla or Santali Community members |
| Day 2 - September 15 | |||
| - | Group photo | 9:15 - 9.30 am | |
| 1 | Partnership Session: Exploring New Alliance | 9:30 AM - 10.30 AM | Praveen Das & Bodi Baski |
| 2 | Bridging Experiences: How West Bengal Wikimedians can Inspire Santali Efforts | 10.30 - 11.30 am | Bodhisattwa & Bodi Baski |
| - | Tea break | 11.30 - 11.50 am | |
| 3 | A Guide to Strategic Communication | 11:50 am - 1:00 pm | Rachit Sharma & Shakuntla |
| - | Lunch break | 1:00 pm - 2.00 pm | |
| 4 | Building Strong Proposals: Collaborate, Plan, Execute | 2.00 pm - 2.45 pm | Subodh Kulkarni |
| 5 | Closing Remarks | 2.45 pm - 3:00 pm | Ashwini Murmu & Tanveer Hasan |