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What is Indaba

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Handbook of Research on Theoretical Perspectives on Indigenous Knowledge Systems in Developing Countries
A Zulu term referring to a meeting of leaders of a community (often referred to as iziNduna ) to discuss matters of concern to that community. In an indaba , participants have the freedom to say out what they think.
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Language, Participation, and Indigenous Knowledge Systems Research in Mqatsheni, South Africa
Constance Khupe (University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa)
Copyright: © 2017 |Pages: 27
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-0833-5.ch005
Abstract
This chapter is informed by findings from a science education interpretive study carried out in collaboration with an isiZulu-speaking community. Indigenous languages constitute intellectual and cultural resources that are important for local communities and for the society. The author argues for the recognition of indigenous languages as part of the call to decolonize research methodologies. The chapter positions research among indigenous peoples in the context of social justice and human rights, and shows how language fits in the transformation agenda. Drawing from findings from a research study carried out with a community in rural KwaZulu-Natal, the author asserts that the inclusion of indigenous languages in research frameworks contributes to meaningful participation, strengthens collaboration and facilitates the generation of authentic data.
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