DEPA - Algeria - Tamanrasset Province, Algeria

The research in Tamanrasset fit into DEPA’s broader aims by showcasing how indigenous cultural practices can serve as alternative educational tools for fostering peace and inclusivity. The Tuareg’s use of <i>Imzad</i> music, poetry, and storytelling enriched the project’s efforts to document diverse knowledge systems and emphasised the importance of preserving endangered oral traditions in Algeria as part of a decolonised educational framework.<br>The data reveals the central role of poetry, <i>Imzad</i> music, and oral storytelling in Tuareg culture as powerful mediums for conflict resolution and educating for peace in informal educational contexts, fostering collective reflection, and instilling values of cooperation and respect. The <i>Imzad</i>, for example, played exclusively by women, is seen as a symbol of peace and communal identity. The participants highlighted its role in calming tensions during traditional gatherings and promoting dialogue. The study also emphasises concerns over the loss of these traditions as younger generations increasingly disconnect from them due to modernisation. This folder contains:· 11 Transcripts· 8 Videos· 9 ImagesThe Algeria Project was a commissioned project in Phase 2 of the DEPA (Decolonising Education for Peace in Africa) Project. DEPA was a 4-year project funded by the Arts and Humanities Council (AHRC) addressing the question: What are the different knowledges and values underpinning peace and how can these practices be connected and compared across countries to create curriculum content and mode of delivery in informal and formal settings, Secondary and Higher Education (HE), in order to decolonise peace education?<br>