Contributing Cultural Knowledge
We are preparing a structured contribution workflow focused on authenticity, respect and traceability. Until the interactive portal launches you may propose corrections, additions or concerns via email.
Immediate Ways to Help
- Identify omissions (diaspora perspectives, regional variants, youth perspectives)
- Provide culturally preferred terminology or pronunciation guidance
- Flag potential stereotyping, outdated framing or sensitive inclusions
- Suggest authoritative, openly licensable source references
Email Submission Template
Subject: Contribution: <Culture Name>
Culture: <Culture Name>
Relationship: (community member / researcher / educator / other)
Suggested Change / Addition:
<Provide concise, neutral description>
Source / Origin:
- Traditional knowledge (consent provided?)
- Academic / publication reference
- Community organization URL
Attribution preference: full name | initials | anonymous
Sensitivity notes (if any):
Upcoming Roadmap
- Verified cultural representative accounts
- Community review & consensus tracking
- Granular attribution & revision history
- Traditional knowledge licensing and consent registry
If you would like to be an early pilot contributor please email cultural-community@culturesherpa.org.
Last updated: 2025-12-13