The Botswana Khwedom Council On Revitalizing Indigenous Languages
The United Nations General Assembly (Resolution A/RES/74/135) proclaimed the period between 2022 and 2032 as the International Decade of Indigenous Languages (IDIL 2022-2032), to draw global attention on the critical situation of many indigenous languages and to mobilize stakeholders and resources for their preservation, revitalization and promotion.
Cultural Survival partnered with the Botswana Khwedom Council to revitalize the Tsiga language, which is disappearing. Keikabile Mogodu tells us more.
Produced by Shaldon Ferris (Khoisan)
Work Hard To Revitalize Your Indigenous Language - Diphetogo Anita Lekgowa Of IPACC
The United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) is a high-level advisory body to the Economic and Social Council.
The twenty-first session of the Permanent Forum is taking place from April 25th to May 6th, 2022, at UN Headquarters, New York.
In this interview, Cultural Survival's Director of Programs Avexnim Cojti (Maya Ki’che) speaks to Diphetogo Anita Lekgowa (San) from the Indigenous Peoples of Africa Coordinating Committee (IPACC) about Indigenous language revitalization efforts in Africa.
The Impact Of Religion On Maasai Traditions And Culture
With colonization and migration comes intercultural exchanges. Religions are often brought from one area to another, and with this, new traditions and ways of worship. Radio producer Mathias Kowayu Tooko explores the impact of Christianity on his people.
Voice: Mathias Kowaya (Maasai)
Interviewees:
Parkipuny Kilel
Noorkireu Kurtut
Maruna Potot
Ngojie Masheren
Rikoni Mboro
Music: "Osidai" by Nalepo Shengena Kilel ,used with permission.
Religion And Culture In Tanzania - Swahili Language
In this radio program, producer Alice Tipap explores religion in Tanzania, and how it has had an impact on the culture of the Indigenous Maasai people.
Produced by Alice Tipap (Maasai)
Interviewees:
Michael Metui
Ezekiel Kereri
Lucas Laizer
Rikoyan Nairoti
Elizabeth Timotheo
Lekishon Koika
Music "Endomononi" performed by Nongishu Naisiri Seki , used with permission.
"LIBRES Y VIVAS " by MARE ADVETENCIA, used with permission.
"Burn your village to the ground", by The Halluci Nation, used with permission
Maasai Traditional Knowledge - Swahili Language
In this radio program, producer Alice Tipap talks about Maasai traditional knowledge, with emphasis on weather and food security.
Produced by Alice Tipap (Maasai)
Interviewees:
Nailejileji Tipap
Ezekiel Kereri
Michael Metui
Rikoyan Nairoti
Paulina Michael
Music "Endomononi" performed by Nongishu Naisiri Seki , used with permission.
"Burn your village to the ground", by The Halluci Nation, used with permission