Digital Resources

Digital Resources

The Naath Foundation curates and preserves rare, public-domain, and community-approved publications related to Naath (Nuer) language, culture, and oral heritage.

Outlines of a Nuer Grammar

Author: Fr J. P. Crazzolara

Foundational academic reference on Nuer language structure and grammar.

Language & Grammar

Nuer–English Dictionary

Author: Fr J. Kiggen

Comprehensive dictionary supporting translation, literacy, and education.

Dictionary

Nuer Folktales, Proverbs & Riddles

Author: Christian Carlassare, MCCJ et al.

Bilingual collection preserving oral wisdom and storytelling traditions.

Folktales

Bok Diin – Nuer Song Book

Publisher: Holy Trinity Parish, Fangak

Traditional and spiritual songs reflecting community life.

Songs & Chants

English Grammar for Nuer Speakers

Author: Fr Gregor Schmidt

Educational resource supporting bilingual learning.

Education

Ruac Cäätni Nuäärä kɛne Mar Maari

Author: Michael Thilyang Gatkek

Community-authored manuscript documenting cultural narratives.

Manuscripts

📌 Some materials are displayed for educational and archival purposes. Copyright remains with respective authors or publishers.

The Naath Foundation is building a growing digital archive of public-domain and open-access materials related to Naath (Nuer) heritage. These resources support learning, research, language preservation, and intergenerational knowledge sharing.

📚 PDF Library

Browse and download public-domain and open-access PDFs covering Naath language, culture, anthropology, and regional history.

  • Evans-Pritchard works (public-domain excerpts)
  • Early Nuer field notes and historical records
  • Linguistic studies and dictionaries
  • Open-access academic research papers
  • Historical maps and scanned manuscripts

Status: Curated collection (ongoing)

Coming Soon

📖 eBooks Library

A growing collection of original and adapted digital books published by the Naath Foundation to preserve and share Naath knowledge in accessible formats.

  • Naath Origin Stories (oral history collections)
  • The Wisdom of Prophet Ngundeng
  • Night Songs from the Cattle Camp
  • Migration & Settlement Narratives
  • Naath Language for Beginners
  • Bilingual Children’s Story & Colouring Books

Formats: PDF • ePub (planned) • Print-ready editions

Status: In development

📖 Naath Foundation eBooks

A growing collection of original digital publications by the Naath Foundation, preserving Naath (Nuer) history, language, and oral traditions for future generations.

Naath Origin Stories eBook cover

Naath Origin Stories

Foundational narratives on identity, land, and belief, including the first cattle and the great river crossing.

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The Wisdom of Prophet Ngundeng eBook cover

The Wisdom of Prophet Ngundeng

A spiritual and historical exploration of Ngundeng’s teachings, moral leadership, and relevance in modern Nuer society.

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Night Songs from the Cattle Camp eBook cover

Night Songs from the Cattle Camp

A living tradition of oral poetry, memory, and identity, carried from rural cattle camps into the modern world.

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🎧 Audio & Teaching Resources

Future additions will include audio recordings, elder narrations, teaching materials, and community learning guides.

Uploading Your Own Files

Soon, community members and researchers will be able to upload:

Feature coming in version 2.0 (Supabase-ready).