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Formaion of Kamanakao Association

Kamanakao Association was formed in March 1995 to continue the work started by Mr. Pitoro Seidisa and Professor Ian Westphal in 1960, on the development of the Shiyeyi language as well as to address the socio-cultural needs of the Wayeyi. Its main aim is to develop and maintain the remnants of the Shiyeyi language and culture, as part of the overall national culture of Botswana. It was registered as a non-governmental and non-profit making organisation on November 9, 1995 (Registration Certificate number CR 2037).

Objectives, goals or mission statement

To develop and maintain the Shiyeyi language and culture.

To carry out and disseminate research on Shiyeyi language, culture, traditions, customs, life-styles, norms, believes and other related issues of the Wayeyi people.

To cultivate an appreciation and knowledge about the Shiyeyi culture.

To promote the storage, retrieval, dissemination, and development of the Shiyeyi literary and cultural materials.

To collaborate with other bodies interested in the promotion and maintenance of language and culture.

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