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University of Arizona and WIACT receive funding to begin Gonja and Lobi language documentation
The University of Arizona’s School of Social and Behavioral Sciences/Departments of Linguistics and Human Rights Practice will begin a project of documenting the Gonja and Lobi languages in Ghana’s Savannah Region with an International Grant from UA’s Research/Innovation/Impact fund. Professors Wilson de Lima Silva and Mette Brogden will work with Rashid Iddrisu (Wari) to develop…
At Yagbonwura’s 10th Anniversary Celebration
The 10th Anniversary Celebration of Yagbonwura; Buipewura Chief Jinapor II presiding. Damongo, Savannah Region, Ghana
Latest on Native Tree Nursery
BREAKING NEWS FROM SAWLA, August 9, 2020 From Peter Donaldson: “Our trees are growing! Four species of native trees have been planted and three have started to germinate. K’Che (Ankye) and Kachuni (Dawa Dawa ) trees started to germinate on August 4 and 3. Our beloved K’Lara (Baobob) germinated on August 9. They will continue…
New Website design, Aug 9 2020
We have uploaded a new website design on August 9, 2020. We would love your feedback! What is missing, what do you want to know about, what did you find interesting, et al. Send us your comments!
The Native Tree Nursery…
Seeds for four trees have been gathered and planted in plastic nursery containers, and will be planted in the ground soon. Some are already germinating! This is Peter Donaldson’s Capstone project for his MA in Human Rights Practice at U of Arizona. He is graduating in two weeks! Thanks to WIACT staff and friends in…