The Luganda Language School's purpose is to teach, promote and preserve Ugandan Culture to its members and any other interested pupils; and through cultural performances and presentations, add to the diversity and multiculturalism in Canada.

The activities of the school so far have included teaching communication in the Luganda language as well as teaching drumming, singing and dancing in Ugandan style.

While we are proficient in teaching the spoken and written language, our ability in enhancing and advancing in the skills with respect to drumming and dancing have reached a plateau.

Our students are very keen and have tremendous potential that will be harnessed if we get a trainer to improve our skills in drumming and dancing.

We have identified such an individual and we need support through funding to enable this individual to teach our students these skills. Estimated costs of travel and honorarium is $4000. UCAS will meet the costs for accommodation and meals.

Place
Cypress Hills, Saskatchewan

Objectives
Improve spoken and written communication in Luganda, and improve skills in Ugandan drumming, singing and dancing by:
      1. Enabling interaction among the students in a new, relaxing atmosphere; practice
          speaking Luganda through ordinary conversation and organized story telling.
      2. To practice traditional Ugandan drumming, singing and dancing.
      3. Learn the history of Cypress Hills while speaking and writing Luganda.

Overview of the Activities Planned
•  Tour of Cypress Hills
•  Drumming
•  Singing
•  Dancing
•  Story telling
•  Written summary of the students experience

Daily Camp Schedule
•  3 rd July 2005 Arrive and register at Cypress Hills Provincial Park
•  4 th July 2005 Tour of Cypress Hills. We intend to have a local guide. The Luganda teacher will translate in Luganda. Students will make notes in Luganda.
•  5 th July 2005 A.M. Ugandan drumming practice. P.M. Luganda story telling.
•  6 th July 2005 A.M. Drumming and Singing. P.M. Drumming, singing, dancing.
•  7 th July 2005 A.M. Drumming, Singing, dancing. P.M Luganda written summary of student's experience.
•  8 th July 2005 A.M Depart.

List of names of Teachers and Staff
•  Joseph Buwembo and May Buwembo, 2 Crittenden Place Regina Tel 5697529
•  Eva Kiwanuka, # 6-3870 Retallack Street Regina Tel 585-2736
•  Christine Lwanga, 2511 Besborough Place Regina Tel 5868199