Documents

Documents and Maps of Hai||om indigenous knowledge

During the time from 1999 until today, extensive knowledge has been collected and prepared by members of the Xoms |Omis Project.

The information available up to now covers the following areas.

list of placenames (Hai||om names and later given Afrikaans names)
map of important former Hai||om settlements, with roads accessible to tourists
poster-map of former Hai||om settlements and other important places, produced for the 100-year centennary of Etosha National Park in 2007

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list of indigenous plants, Hai||om names and information about their usage.
map: important plant resources in Etosha National Park, produced for the 100-year centennary of Etosha National Park in 2007.

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list of animals, Hai||om names, general information, use
animal stories
map: important animal resources, their migratory patterns and important hunting plances, produced for the 100-year centennary of Etosha National Park in 2007.

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