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Video | Hul Sengel: The Spirit of the Santal Revolution (1855) – Jharkhand
Watch a film produced on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the Santal Hul ["Santal revolution" of 1855-56] >> Director and Producer: Daniel J. Rycroft, University of East Anglia Co-Director: Joy Raj Tudu (Indian Confederation of Indigenous & Tribal People) Co-Producer: D. … Continue reading
Posted in Adivasi, Childhood and children, Colonial policies, Crafts and visual arts, Cultural heritage, History, Languages and linguistic heritage, Maps, Media portrayal, Music and dance, Names and communities, Revival of traditions, Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Storytelling, Tribal elders, Tribal identity, Video resources - external, Women
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Video | Trailer to “Have you seen the arana?” – Kerala
“The stories of ancestors and their discoveries give the film a mystical quality and work like a poetic refrain” – Review by Bikas Mishra >>
Tip | Watch an educational video on ecowalkthetalk.com: Appreciating and sustaining India’s biodiversity
To view video contents on ecology and more, select a topic under Multimedia Biodiversity Development Sustainable agriculture and more … Eco WALK the Talk is a non-profit environmental website with an Asia focus. We cover eco news and insights, offer green … Continue reading
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Kanavu (The Dream) – video documentary by thirdeyefilms
This documentary tells the story of Kanavu (a commune of aadivasi children) in Wynad district in Kerala. The production started in 1998 and the film was completed in 2001. Date Visited: 12-3-13 Original video website More about Kanavu: press snippet … Continue reading
Video | Hanmi: A Treasure Trove of Oral Heritage – Karnataka
Published on Oct 13, 2012 Hanmi is the one of the few artists who has mastered the oral epic songs and other verbal art. She belongs to Gamokkalu tribe from Uttara Kannada district Karnataka. Sadly now Hanmi is the only … Continue reading
Posted in Anthropology, Childhood and children, Crafts and visual arts, Cultural heritage, Customs, Dress and ornaments, Homes and utensils, Languages and linguistic heritage, Maps, Music and dance, Names and communities, Organizations, Quotes, Revival of traditions, Storytelling, Tribal elders, Video resources - external, Women, Worship and rituals
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Video | Portrait Dayamani Barla known as the “Iron Lady of Jharkhand”
Documentary directed and produced by Leena Manimekalai. IAWRT Documentary Fellowship (2012) “Still I Rise” is a video portrait of indigenous tribal journalist and activist Dayamani Barla. “I was amidst the world of non Adivasi journalists because I was completely a newcomer … Continue reading
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Video | Politicians unite on Indigenous recognition vote: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are the first inhabitants – Australia
Julia Gillard says a referendum on constitutional change to recognise Indigenous people is important work for a new generation. Watch the video here >> Source: PM laments ‘unhealed wound’ of Indigenous Australia – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) Address : http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-02-13/pm-laments–unhealed-wound-of-indigenous-australia/4516284 … Continue reading
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Video | 2012 tribal festival at the Central University of Jharkhand campus
Posted in Cultural heritage, Dress and ornaments, Fashion, Maps, Media portrayal, Modernity, Music and dance, Performing arts, Seasons and festivals, Video resources - external
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Video | Adivasi Academy & Museum of Adivasi Voice at Tejgadh – Gujarat
Video by Julian Silverman & Leo Dale © 2011 The Adivasi Academy in Gujarat, India is a centre of academic excellence for the participation and empowerment of tribal communities More about the Adivasi Academy & Museum of Adivasi Voice at Tejgadh … Continue reading
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Video | Vayali Folklore Group – Nepal Film Fest documentary
Posted in Crafts and visual arts, Dress and ornaments, Eco tourism, Ecology and environment, Economy and development, Music and dance, Nature and wildlife, Networking, Organizations, Performing arts, Revival of traditions, Seasons and festivals, Tribal elders, Video resources - external
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Video | Chenchu hunter-gatherers – Andhra Pradesh
Video by by Sathya Mohan The Chenchus are one of the last remaining tribes in India. They live a hand-to-mouth existence in the forest but attempts to integrate them in society have failed. For centuries, the Chenchus have survived as … Continue reading
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Video | Sri Kshetra Dharmasthala Rural Development Project (SKDRDP) – Karnataka
SKDRDP through its programs aims to help the needy. this can be seen through its various projects in sustainable farming, community development, improving the living environment, empowering the people, education, rehabilitation and microfinance. Learn more about these model projects and … Continue reading
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Video | Mallika Sarabhai on the power of art – storytelling for a cause
Click here to watch her TED-talk on the power of storytelling for a social cause: promoting social justice and counteracting misconceptions on vulnerable groups and communities. Her presentation also demonstrates how to reach “elite” audiences otherwise disinclined to face serious issues – the … Continue reading
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Indigenous poetry featured at the 2012 Frankfurt Book Fair – New Zealand
The inspiration for this project was a desire to bring to life quotes from great New Zealand authors. Created by Storybox and National Park the project was commissioned by the Ministry for Culture and Heritage for New Zealand ‘ s … Continue reading
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I-slate project bringing the benefits of modern ICT to students living in remote villages – Andhra Pradesh
Indian district plans to adopt 50,000 I-slate tablets Jade Boyd – March 19, 2012 - Posted in: News Releases US, Singapore developers optimize tech-brain interface in low-cost educational device HOUSTON — (March 19, 2012) — The U.S.- and Singapore-based creators of the I-slate educational tablet and … Continue reading
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More than Honey – trailer of documentary film by Markus Imhoof
PROMO MORE THAN HONEY H264 from jour2fete on Vimeo. “If the bee disappears from the surface of the Earth, man would have no more than four years left to live.” Einstein “More than Honey” will have its world premiere at … Continue reading
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Video | Honey gathering in the Gudalur valley – Tamil Nadu
The Kattunayakans are a honey gathering community in the Gudalur valley. Over generations they have mastered the skills required to take honey out of hives. Related posts ACCORD Bee festival and media workshop hosted by Accord – Gudalur (Tamil Nadu) … Continue reading
An appeal for linguistic diversity as a democratic right – Professor Ganesh Devy at TEDx Mumbai
Professor Ganesh Devy talks about how languages evolve. And how local Indian languages are dying, taking with them a treasure of historical knowledge and wisdom. “Why are you talking to sparrows?” [Prof. Devy narrates the reply of the Bo woman in … Continue reading
Adivasi: People on the Edge – Wayanad District, Kerala
Interviews with members of tribal communities in one of the most developed regions of India: Wayanad District in Kerala. Returning to the forest with abundant resources that shaped the ancestral tribal lifestyle is no longer feasible for these women and … Continue reading
Cultivation of flora and fauna from foreign lands – solar-powered super trees in Singapore
CNN video in YouTube Published on Jun 8, 2012 The colossal solar-powered supertrees are found in the Bay South garden, which opens to the public on June 29. It is part of a 250-acre landscaping project — Gardens by the … Continue reading
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Schooling the World – a documentary on the world’s last sustainable indigenous cultures
SCHOOLING THE WORLD from naturalway on Vimeo. SCHOOLING THE WORLD takes a challenging, sometimes funny, ultimately deeply troubling look at the role played by modern education in the destruction of the world’s last sustainable indigenous cultures. The controversial award-winning … Continue reading
Video | Jarawa and Onge – Andaman Islands
Uploaded by journeymanpictures on Jul 8, 2008 Source: Endangered Jarawa – India – YouTube Address : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlRSsvB4iLE&feature=relmfu Date Visited: Mon Nov 12 2012 16:52:48 GMT+0100 (CET) Samir Acharya heads SANE, an Indian environmental organization based in Port Blair in the Andaman … Continue reading →