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An image of a Sociable Weaver bird’s nest on the road from Keimoes to Kenhardt, NC.

Celebrating Mr. Mapanka and Dr. Gabie

Congratulations to our team members Mr. James Mapanka and Dr. Sharon Gabie! Mr. Mapanka was appointed a member of the Commission for the Promotion of …

Image of a promotional flyer for the Nama Cultural Festival.

Field trip to Nama Cultural Festival, Pella, Northern Cape

Dr. Sharon Gabie and Mr. Boetles Gewers travelled to Pella, Northern Cape to attend the South African iteration of the annual Nama Cultural Festival. The …

Image of the foyer of The Monument, the Festival's main venue.

National Arts Festival

Project member Dr. Watkins represented the International Library of African Music (ILAM) at the 2024 National Arts Festival, the country’s largest arts festival held annually …

Image of Ms. Rose Pier-Katzao in an interview with Mr. Boetles Gewers

Field trip to the Northern Cape

June 25, 2024 Project members Dr. Copeland, Dr. Gabie, Mr. Gewers, and Mr. Veldskoen conducted three weeks of field research across the Northern Cape. Our …

Image of Boetles Gewers, Lyndsey Copeland, Sharon Gabie, Wilard Veldskoen, and James Mapanka sitting around a wooden table.

Team meeting in Kakamas

Project members gathered at the headquarters of the South African Nama Development Association in Kakamas, NC for a team meeting led by Mr. James Mapanka. …

Image of a parade through the town of Keetmanshoop from Tseiblaagte Bridge to Keetmanshoop Stadium.

Field trip to Nama Cultural Festival, Keetmanshoop, Namibia

Dr. Lyndsey Copeland travelled to Keetmanshoop, Namibia to attend the annual Nama Cultural Festival that took place from May 30 to June 2, 2024 at …