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	NamibWeb.com - The online guide to Namibia: People of Namibia
		The total population of Damara people, one of the oldest cultural groups in the country, is approximately 90 000.
		The population of the Kavango people, close relatives of Owambo, is approximately 140 000 people.
		The population of the Basters is approximately 60 000 people.
	www.namibweb.com /people.html (1747 words)

	ADA Accommodations
		Damara and I as I said we are both graduates from the Oregon RCD program and from Oregon I moved out to bow month Texas to do some dock work because I didn't know any better at the time.
		Also true for hearing and deaf people, inmates may refuse to do their best in the exam at the appointment when they are coming into prison because of emotional issues and things that they are going through.
		So the victims wrote a grant to provide services for the people who are incarcerated who are also victims many people grew up victims of sexual assault or abuse and then became offenders that led to their offending behaviors and now they are in the prison population.
	www.wou.edu /education/sped/wrocc/training_conference_ada_accomm.htm (9429 words)

	African Encounter: The People & Cultures of Africa
		The Nama people are perhaps the closest in origin to the Bushmen, traditionally sharing a similar type of ‘click’ or Khoisan language, the same light-coloured yellow skin, and a hunter-gatherer way of life.
		The Tswana are historically related to the Sotho peoples of the Transvaal and the Kingdom of Lesotho, and indeed are sometimes referred to as the Western Sotho.
		In his anguish he put 7000 of his people to death, forbade the growing of crops and the use of milk for one year and slew pregnant women and milch cows so that all babies and calves might know what it was to lose a mother.
	www.africanencounter.com /info/people.shtml (4241 words)

	Population of Namibia
		And indeed, today there is a great feeling of solidarity amongst the Namibian people despite the variety of ethnic groups and the fact that Namibia is a multicultural nation.
		People, particularly in rural areas, still follow a traditional lifestyle with tribal and family communities.
		In central Namibia live about 30% of the Namibians, mainly Herero and Damara and the majority of the white population, most of them in Windhoek and in the towns of Walvis Bay and Swakopmund.
	www.namibia-travel.net /namibia/people.htm (242 words)

	Sammy's Site: Welcome to Sammy's Site, Sub site of Redeemex.tk
		All people that lived there were set in cast by the lava and were eventually found exactly as they had dies set in stone.
		People believe they have had past lives, and they were right.
		Some people have a deeper person inside of them, but are afraid to show this person because they know that that person will not be accepted in this age of life.
	www.freewebs.com /samspettigue/overviewofbooks.htm (2182 words)

	afrol News - Namibia's Damara want inclusion in 1904 genocide debate
		The Damara leaders are scheduled to meet at the weekend in the town of Okombahe, some 200 kilometres north-west of Namibia's capital, Windhoek.
		While historians agree that some Damara communities were strongly affected by the events in 1904, current Damara leaders feel they have been largely ignored by Germany because of their silence on the issue.
		Chif /Gaseb, Damara leader Chief Justus //Garoeb and others have called a meeting for leaders, historians and informed Germans at Okombahe in the hope of shedding more light on how the Damara people were affected by the war.
	www.afrol.com /articles/15321 (632 words)

	Namibia (08/05)
		The Ovambo, Kavango, and East Caprivian peoples, who occupy the relatively well-watered and wooded northern part of the country, are settled farmers and herders.
		People from the more populous north have settled throughout the country in recent decades as a result of urbanization, industrialization, and the demand for labor.
		A bilateral agreement between Cuba and the People's Republic of Angola was signed in New York on December 22, 1988.
	www.state.gov /r/pa/ei/bgn/5472.htm (4694 words)

	History of the Bloodstone Lands - The Bloodstone Lands
		Damara maintained strong trade relations with the city-states along the Moonsea and along all the reaches of the Sea of Fallen Stars.
		Damara's eyes were blind to the sudden rise of Zhengyi.
		With Damara spiraling into economic ruin and Zhengyi's power growing every day, the neighboring states could only sit tight and hope that the Witch-King would be content with his new domain.
	davidcwood.com /adnd/campaign/bloodstone/bloodstone.php (1464 words)

	Damara People \| Damaraland \| Namibia... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Damara women share the same Victorian style of dress as the Herero and Nama women.
		The Damara, one of the oldest cultural groups in the country, have mystified anthropologists as they are a group of Bantu origin who speak a Khoisan dialect.
		The area in the north - east of the coast with an area of about 5 million hectares and an administrative centre in Khorixas was proclaimed as Damaraland in 1973.
	www.african-safari.co.za /africa_damara_people.html (356 words)

	The Namibian
		DAMARA leader Justus Garoeb's decision to return to Parliament has been criticised as "purely financial" and not in the best interests of his people.
		Gaseb, a senior headman from the Royal House, claimed that he and several other people linked to Swapo were not notified of the recent Damara King's Council meeting at which Garoeb was given the go-ahead to return to Parliament.
		He said before he was inaugurated as Damara King, he and the late Simson Gobs had personally gone together to offer Gaseb the position because he was from the Royal House, but Gaseb had refused to take the position.
	www.namibian.com.na /Netstories/May98/udf1.html (580 words)

	Namibia Tourism Board - People
		In earlier times in Namibia, the Damara people are believed to have been hunter-gatherers, thereafter dominated by and working for the Nama and the Herero.
		The Rheinisch Missionarey Society was aware of the plight of the Damara people and petitioned Zeraua, a chief of the Herero, who gave them the area known as Okombahe.
		Early missionaries taught the Damara people to grow crops and vegetables and their successful efforts can be seen wherever water availability permits.
	www.namibiatourism.com.na /people_damara.php (385 words)

	Sense of Africa - Tour operators - The People of Namibia
		Approximately 86 000 people live in the Caprivi (known as Caprivians), on the northeastern extension of Namibia, which borders on Angola, Zambia and Botswana.
		While there are only about 117 000 Damara in Namibia, they belong to one of the oldest cultural groups in the country.
		Described by anthropologists as the modern descendants of the oldest population group in Namibia, the Topnaars are a hardy group of Nama people who have lived on the banks of the Kuiseb River for many years.
	www.sense-of-africa.com /people.htm (1324 words)

	Damaras demand German answers
		The Damara community met at Okombahe at the weekend under the leadership of their King Justus //Garoeb and Chairperson of the Damara Chiefs Council Immanuel /Gaseb.
		In a statement signed by //Garoeb and /Gaseb, the Damaras demanded that the Germans account for the land and assets that their forefathers lost and the culture destroyed during the genocide.
		The Damara Cultural and Heritage Forum was established under the chairmanship of Rosa Namises to collect data, summarise genocide events and compile formal reports on all genocide activities before they are presented to the leaders and the Damara people.
	www.namibian.com.na /2005/January/national/05901ED968.html (469 words)

	Sunvil Discovery Africa - Namibia - Guide On Line - Chapter 3 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		The people of Africa are often viewed, from abroad, as belonging to a multitude of culturally and linguistically distinct ‘tribes’ – which are often portrayed as being at odds with each other.
		Sometimes the word tribe is used to describe a group of people who all speak the same language; it may be used to mean those who follow a particular leader or to refer to all the inhabitants of a certain area at a given time.
		When we travel, we are all in danger of leaving negative impressions with local people whom we meet: by snapping that picture quickly, whilst the subject is not looking; by dressing scantily, offending local sensitivities; or by just brushing aside the feelings of local people, with the high-handed superiority of a rich Westerner.
	www.sunvil.co.uk /africa/namibia/guidebook/ch03.htm (5741 words)

	Learn about the Nama Damara people group (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		The Nama/Damara people (combined population of approximately 190,000) of central and southern Namibia in Africa – closely related to the Bushman, having a similar Khosian language, light skin and small frame – continue to carry on much of their reliance on stock farming, crafts, tribal traditions and a multitude of superstitions.
		The Nama were one of the first peoples to enter Namibia.
		Within these peoples exist several tribes; however, as is seen across the world, those living in urban areas are losing such distinctions.
	www.peopleteams.org /forgottenpeoples/nama/nama_o.htm (539 words)

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		These two giants of the animal kingdom are curiously well adapted to the in-hospitable desert environment that they have chosen to live in and although actual sightings are rare it is often possible to find "spoor" or bush signs, that the animals are in the locality.
		Damara people have a rich cultural heritage, traditionally pastoralists and subsistence farmers you will see numerous small holdings when traveling through the rural areas of this region.
		The Damara people also enjoy the reputation of being some of the friendliest people to live in Namibia.
	www.crazykudu.com /damaraland.html (690 words)

	Damara's Story (Part 2) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Damara feels the familiar tingling of the transporter beam and watches the crowd disappear as she and Joe are safely transported back to the Institute.
		Damara shudders as the memories of the mob at the zoo return to her.
		Damara realizes that Mforan is trying to distract her, hoping she'll forget about the message on the monitor.
	members.aol.com /USFDamara/story2.htm (6429 words)

	Forgotten Peoples (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		He is also saddened by the false teachings among his people group and wants to spread the truth of the Gospel.
		Just like the fish in the Oshanas, the Mbalantu people are trapped in their world with little or no evangelical influences.
		Peoples who have been exposed to the Gospel in some form, or who have never been exposed to the Gospel, and have a very small percentage as Born-again Christians today, and who have no Baptist churches or missionaries working to build the Church… They have no Baptist missionary presence.
	www.imb.org /CESA/stories/3.htm (1424 words)

	Southern Africa - People
		They are thought to have been the first people to migrate into Namibia from the north.
		Most Damara now work in urban areas and on European farms while some still are farmers, herders and gardeners.
		The Damara people often sold handicrafts at the national parks and monuments.
	www.ucalgary.ca /~dlyee/africa/afripe.html (499 words)

	Background - www.ezboard.com
		The fell creatures of Vassa occupied northern Damara for many years, but fled and scattered after the Witch King's power was broken by a interpid band of adventurers.
		Along with the popular support of the people he was crowned king of Damara in 1359 DR. He nominated one of his travelling companions, Gravar "Stormstaff" Valdane, as his chief advisor, and court wizard, and set about restoring Damara to greatness.
		They had none of the prejudices of the people of the Realms, and the village soon became a city, drawing in outcasts from all over the lands, people which had no other place they could call home.
	p204.ezboard.com /fthedatatermfrm10.showMessage?topicID=4.topic (974 words)

	The Damara
		The Damara are dark-skinned, but in most other respects differ from other people of Bantu origin in Namibia.
		Before the arrival of the White settlers, the Damara’s way of life was similar to that of the nomadic Bushmen insofar as they lived from hunting and veldkos.
		In the past the Damara were ousted from their traditional areas by advancing Nama and Herero.
	www.holidaytravel.com.na /index.php?fArticleId=63 (384 words)

	Damara People of Namibia
		Due to their resemblance to some bantu groups of West Africa it is speculated that the Damara were the first people to migrate to Namibia from the north.
		Prior to 1870 the Damara occupied most of central Namibia, but large numbers were displaced or killed when the Nama and Herero began to occupy this area in search of better grazing.
		However in 1960 the South African government settled the Damara in Damaraland, an area of poor soil and irregular rain fall.
	www.namibian.org /travel/namibia/population/damara.htm (279 words)

	Wilderness Damaraland Camp
		Originally the area was occupied primarily by the Damara people, but it soon became the home of other tribes such as the Hereros and the displaced Riemvasmakers of South Africa.
		This is because the Damara were known to the Nama people by the footprints they left around water holes.
		From their vantage point in the mountains, the Damara were quick to spot resources such as water or animals, on the plains below, and they were therefore able to be the first groups to reach these essential resources.
	www.namibian.org /travel/lodging/private/damaraland.htm (811 words)

	People Of Namibia
		Today people of mixed descent are an integral part of most populations throughout Africa, but because of the nature of their descent, they are not truly integrated into any of the other cultural groups.
		The origins of the Damara, who belong to one of the oldest cultural groups in Namibia, are somewhat of an enigma.
		The Himba, Tjimba and other Herero people who inhabit Namibia’s remote north-western Kunene Region are loosely referred to as the Kaokovelders.
	www.holidaytravel.com.na /index.php?fSectionId=4 (419 words)

	X’ett Damara has plans for her future
		For Damara study is also going to form a big part of her future: “I am enrolled at the University College of the Cayman Islands where I plan to complete my Associates and Bachelors in Business Administration.
		When she is going to a party, Damara says she will dress up in “Anything that is up to date in fashion, but nothing too extreme.
		Damara has other aspirations too and she says that she loves to work with children: “I would like to open up a centre where children can feel free to have fun but keep out of trouble,” she said.
	www.caymannetnews.com /2005/08/894/xett.shtml (661 words)

	Pray for the Nama Damara people (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		When you adopt a People Group we will give you information and updates to help you to be effective in praying for them.
		You are an important part of God’s plan to reach the People Group with the Gospel.
		Pray that they will see the benefits to their wonderful country and people.
	www.peopleteams.org /forgottenpeoples/nama/nama_p.htm (293 words)

	Kunene Province: Namibia Regional Info: Namibia Accommodation...
		This unforgiving land is home to only the hardiest of people, yet the inhabitants of Kaokoland are the most beautiful people in Sub-Saharan Africa.
		However, you are most likely to encounter goats and cattle roaming around in search of food accompanied by their Damara herder.
		The Damara people have, to a large extent adopted western customs and lifestyle, unlike the Himba further north.
	namibia.safari.co.za /Namibia_Regional_Info-travel/namibia-lodges-kunene.html (499 words)

	Damara Camp \| Namibia Safari Camp
		Originally, it was an area occupied primarily by the Damara people, but it soon became the home of other tribes such as the Hereros and the displaced Riemvasmakers of South Africa.
		This is because the Damara were known to the Nama people by the footprints they left around waterholes.
		From their vantage~point in the mountains, the Damara were quick to spot resources such as water or animals, on the plains below, and they were therefore able to be the first groups to reach these essential resources.
	www.sunsafaris.com /damaracamp.html (1638 words)

	HAZENEWS 15 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		DAMARA KARAMESINES They introduced you to everybody, pretty much, you know, “This is Damara,” you know, “She’s one of our new pledges,” you know.
		Damara says she and 29 other girls had been selected to be members of Kappa, but they would have to go through initiation first.
		Damara expected a night similar to many of their other pledge nights, one of songs and candlelight ceremonies.
	www.deltasigmatheta.com /haze15.htm (1808 words)

	Forgotten Peoples 2
		THE NAMA/DAMARA PEOPLE of central and southern Namibia in Africa are considered an unengaged people group.
		The Nama/Damara people were once forced to join churches to receive baptismal certificates to qualify for employment.
		In times past, her people have been told that they could not work without first having a “baptismal certificate” (joining a church).
	www.imb.org /cesa/stories/forgotten_peoples_2.htm (2487 words)

	MapZones.com : Namibia Map
		Closely linked (usually in a dependent role) were the Damara, a people from central Africa whose culture combined pastoralism, hunting, and copper smelting.
		On the margins of Namibia—i.e., the Caprivi Strip in the far east and on the margins of the Kalahari—the local peoples and groupings were spillovers from southern Zambia (Barotse) and Botswana (Tswana).
		The administration began employing people from local communities to scout for and report poachers and, later, to act as guides for tourists all within close range of their homes.
	atlas.mapzones.com /namibia (2205 words)

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