Event:Ban wiki!

Introduction

The Wikipedia on Aruba project host monthly Ban Wiki! where you can drop by to ask your questions about the project, meet other Wiki-minded people and start editing!

This first online edition will be held on 20 June 2025, from 10.00 AM to 11.30 AM. This online workshop will be held via Google Meet. Members of the Wikipedia on Aruba coordinating team will guide you live, step by step, as we explore how Wikipedia works and how to actively contribute.

If you want to edit during the workshop, please create a Wikipedia account beforehand.

This event is especially geared toward individuals and teams working at GLAM organizations. museums, libraries, archives, and galleries who are involved in digitizing collections and making cultural knowledge more accessible to the public. However, the workshop is also open to anyone who wants to use Wikipedia, regardless of background or experience.

Participants can ask questions and engage in Papiamento, Dutch, or English.

How it works - Explore Wikipedia

In this session, we will explore Wikipedia by reviewing existing articles, adding new information, and using tools like the Wikipedia translation tool. We will also look at how to contribute content, upload images to Wikimedia Commons, and understand what types of content are suitable for these platforms. The session is flexible and will be shaped by the participants' questions, interests, and needs.

Episodio 2 Con pa crea un cuenta di Wikipedia, Wikipedia riba Aruba

Before the workshop, please make sure you’ve created a Wikipedia account. It’s essential if you want to fully take part in the session.

It only takes a couple of minutes to sign up, and it’s completely free. We recommend doing it at least 24 hours before the workshop, just in case there are any delays or restrictions on new accounts. This article explains how Papiamento and Dutch).

Inspiration

Wikipedia is the world’s largest free encyclopedia, created and maintained by volunteers from all over the world. Wikimedia Commons is its sister project for storing free-to-use images and media.

In Aruba and the wider Caribbean, many institutions and individuals are working to preserve and share cultural heritage. Contributing to Wikimedia Commons and Wikipedia ensures that this knowledge is globally accessible, in multiple languages. This workshop supports GLAM professionals and the wider community in beginning that process.

You can find instruction videos in Papiamento for inspiration on the Wikipedia on Aruba YouTube page.

Register

Please note that registration is required. To secure your participation, make sure to register through this form. This will help us prepare and ensure a smooth experience for all participants.

Contact

Please reach out to us for questions or ideas or things you would like to share about this event or the project. You can find our contact info here or reach out on social media.