queWikipedia

queWikipedia is a hypothetical Quechua-language edition of the free online encyclopedia Wikipedia. Conceived in discussions about expanding Wikimedia's language coverage, queWikipedia would aim to provide freely shared knowledge in Quechua and to accommodate multiple regional dialects through a collaborative editing process and open licensing.

In this model, articles would be produced by volunteers, reviewed through standard Wikipedia workflows, and linked via interlanguage connections to other Wikipedias. Content would follow established editorial policies such as verifiability, neutral point of view, and reliable sourcing, with processes for dispute resolution and page protection as needed. The project would rely on community contributors, educators, linguists, and native speakers to grow a sustainable Quechua knowledge base.

As a concept, queWikipedia remains unrealized; there is no formally launched edition under this name. The idea highlights practical considerations for building a Quechua-language encyclopedia, including orthography standardization, dialect coverage, digital access, and capacity-building for local contributors.

Potential benefits include language preservation, education support, and increased visibility for Quechua-speaking communities. Challenges include limited editorial infrastructure, resource constraints, and balancing diverse dialects while maintaining consistent style.

See also: Wikipedia, Quechua language, Wikimedia Foundation.