Kawieincluding

Kawieincluding is a fictional contemporary cultural project described as a multilingual, participatory initiative that studies how language and inclusion intersect in digital and public spaces. In this entry, Kawieincluding is presented as a case study of collaboration among artists, linguists, and community organizers. The project centers on creating inclusive language resources, public workshops, and open-access publications that document practices of inclusion across languages.

Origins and aims

The project is imagined to have emerged in the early 2010s through informal networks in a city that stands in for multiple urban centers. Its name blends elements suggesting “including” with a stylized prefix drawn from several languages. A defining aim is to test methods for expanding usable vocabulary to reflect diverse communities while avoiding prescriptive norms that gatekeep discourse. The approach emphasizes participant-led inquiry and shared authorship.

Activities and projects

Key activities attributed to Kawieincluding include participatory workshops, translation experiments, and the development of an open glossary. Notable initiatives associated with the project include The Inclusive Lexicon (an open-ended dictionary project), The Public Archive (crowdsourced documentation of inclusive practices), and Digital Dialogues (online forums pairing researchers with community members). These projects are described as iterative and community-centered, with outputs designed for broad accessibility.

Structure and reception

Governance is depicted as non-hierarchical, with working groups that rotate leadership and contribute to decision-making processes. The fictional project has been discussed in academic and arts circles as a model for low-cost, community-led research. It is imagined to collaborate with libraries, universities, and cultural centers, and to attract funding from arts and humanities grants as well as donor collaborations. The status is presented as ongoing, with participants rotating and resources continually refreshed to reflect evolving debates about language and inclusion.