Kati language researchers enabled in computer use

Three Kataviri, also called Kati language researchers, who will be carrying out a documentation project for their language attended a three day training last week. The purpose of the training was to enhance the capacity of the researchers in the use of computer and resolve computer related issues so that they could work smoothly in their language documentation endeavors. The researchers were also oriented to the software, to be used during the project. Earlier, the required software were installed in the laptops of researchers during the activity.

FLI has recently taken up the Kataviri language for documentation. Previously, two strengthening activities have been conducted for the language which, on one hand enabled the researchers to develop plan for strengthening of their language and initiate how will their language be used for literature development on the other.

Given the interest of Kati community people in developing their language, FLI managed to start a one year project for documentation of the language which will enable the researchers to develop literature in their language. The project will also gather some important material from the Kati culture which will be preserved for future.

Kataviri, a Noorsitani language in Pakistan is spoken in borders villages of Lower Chitral district in KP province. There are six villages, situated on the borders with Afghanistan which are inhabited by the Kati speakers. The community people have learned many languages to communicate with people from other communities of the area but maintained their own language by transferring it to their next generations.