The Ekegusii Projects - Workshops
Below I've listed the workshops carried out so far.
| ITEM | WORKSHOP | DATE | PARTICIPANTS | PURPOSE |
| 1 | Royal Court Hotel, Mombasa |
24 Nov 2006 | Community members, businessmen, professionals, government agents, general public | Making participants aware of the present status of the Ekegusii language and the dangers of its falling into disuse: presentation, handouts (see below for summary) |
| 2 | Zonic Hotel, Kisii |
18 Dec 2006 | Community members, Language experts and activists, businessmen, professionals, government agents, general public | Making participants aware of the present status of the Ekegusii language and the dangers of its falling into disuse: presentation, handouts (see below for summary). We managed to secure the services of some language experts and consultants who will be of great benefit to the project. |
| 3 | Ikonge Secondary School (North Mugirango) |
19 May 2007 | students and staff | Briefly introduced project's objectives and emphasized the need to be active in using, promoting and preserving our endangered mother tongue. Pointed to the consequences of language loss. Encouraged them to pursue language-related studies. Presentation and discussion |
| 4 | Nyabiore Mixed Secondary School (Bomachoge) |
24 May 2007 | students and staff | Introduced project's objectives and emphasized the need to be active in using, promoting and preserving Ekegusii; pointed to the consequences of language loss. Encouraged them to pursue language-related studies; presentation and discussion, as above. |
If you've read this far, you may want to get in touch, or read the first part of my handout of 18 Dec. It's here for those who are interested:
PRESENTATION, copyright Kennedy M. Bosire
More workshops are planned in the larger Gusii in the months ahead; an activity which has been hindered (mainly) by lack of funds.
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