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A tribal artist’s illustrations role in primary education – Gujarat
He used to draw pithoras on cloth. When Bhasha started the Bol magazine for tribal children, we invited Desing to draw the illustrations. Desing has not been to school and therefore the stories were read out to him. His illustrations, … Continue reading
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Tribal Arts in India: The National Inventory of Tribal Museums – an invitation for researchers and institutions engaged in conservation of tribal culture
Tribal Arts in India: The National Inventory of Tribal Museums, 2012 Foreword by GN Devy (Project Director, Bhasha Research and Publication Center) ISBN 9788192240558 Rs. 1400 “This Inventory, if not an exhaustive listing of the rich diversity of the materials, … Continue reading
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India’s hidden hotbeds of invention – Anil Gupta and the Honey Bee Network on TED.com
Anil Gupta is on the hunt for the developing world’s unsung inventors — indigenous entrepreneurs whose ingenuity, hidden by poverty, could change many people’s lives. He shows how the Honey Bee Network helps them build the connections they need — … Continue reading
Festivals offer women the freedom to dance and play games – Goa
In Goa, India, tribal women celebrate a religious festival with dancing and games. In his video today, Devidas shows us the sparkle that fun, games and dancing bring to the tribal women of his community. Read more >> By VideoVolunteers Source: … Continue reading
Posted in Anthropology, Customs, Games and leisure time, Music and dance, Quotes, Revival of traditions, Seasons and festivals, Suggest a resource, Video resources - external, Women, Worship and rituals
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Research and Indigenous Peoples – a counter-story to Western ideas about the benefits of the pursuit of knowledge
Decolonizing Methodologies Research and Indigenous Peoples Linda Tuhiwai Smith To the colonized, the term ‘research’ is conflated with European colonialism; the ways in which academic research has been implicated in the throes of imperialism remains a painful memory. This essential … Continue reading
Posted in Anthropology, Colonial policies, Ecology and environment, History, Literature and bibliographies, Misconceptions, Quotes, Revival of traditions, Suggest a resource
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Petition to protect “hotspots of biodiversity” in ecologically sensitive Western Ghats – Maharashtra, Karnataka, Goa, Kerala, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu
The Hindu, New Delhi, May 31, 2012 The National Green Tribunal has sought the reply of Union Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) on a plea against grant of any clearance to any new project in ecologically sensitive Western Ghats. … Continue reading
Chotro: Adivasi Voices and Stories – Moving Worlds
Issue 9.1 of Volume 10 of ‘Moving Worlds: A Journal of Transcultural Wiriting’ edited by Shirley Chew http://www.movingworlds.net This issue draws from one segment of the paper presented at the international conference. Chotro (meaning ‘coming together’ in the language of … Continue reading
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Mahatma Gandhi’s educational initiative for tribal areas facing serious neglect – Gujarat
KapilDave, Indian Express, Gandhinagar, Sun Apr 08 2012 Ashram Shalas, residential schools for tribals in rural areas promoted by Mahatma Gandhi to spread education and spirit of freedom in the rural and tribal areas of the state, now seem to … Continue reading
Native American peoples – map and information on learner.org
The United States was not always divided into the 50 states we know today. Many distinct Indian tribes originally inhabited each of the regions that are now part of the country. Currently, it is thought that the continent’s original inhabitants … Continue reading
Museums of Happiness – an example described in Resurgence Magazine (UK)
Museums can inspire a re-imagining of a society that values cooperation and stewardship of our surroundings as much as it does economic wellbeing, writes Tony Butler. The inspiration to re-imagine the purpose of museums was born out of the observations … Continue reading
Learn more about tribal people living in more than 60 countries across the world – Survival International
150 million tribal people live in more than 60 countries across the world Although their land ownership rights are recognized in international law, they are not properly respected anywhere Source: Tribes & campaigns – Survival International Address : http://www.survivalinternational.org/tribes Date … Continue reading
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Support for tribal youths telling their own story on 9 August – International Day of the World’s Indigenous People
Tell your own story in time for the International Day of the World’s Indigenous People on 9 August | read more >> The foundation Tribal Cultural Heritage in India is committed to Showcasing new initiatives in education. Understanding and appreciating tribal culture better will benefit young people from all … Continue reading
Posted in Childhood and children, Crafts and visual arts, Cultural heritage, Customs, Dress and ornaments, Education and literacy, Games and leisure time, Health and nutrition, History, Homes and utensils, Media portrayal, Music and dance, Performing arts, Revival of traditions, Seasons and festivals, Storytelling, Suggest a resource, Tribal culture worldwide, Tribal elders, Websites by tribal communities, Worship and rituals
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Media and literacy support programme
Objective The Tribal Cultural Heritage in India Foundation assists educational institutions and cultural organizations in their efforts to provide learners, volunteers, teachers and members of rural communities with publications from reputed publishers. The following categories will be considered: expertise in strengthening … Continue reading
Center for World Indigenous Studies (CWIS) & The Fourth World Journal (FWJ)
The Center for World Indigenous Studies (CWIS) is an independent, non-profit [U.S. 501(c)(3)] research and education organization dedicated to wider understanding and appreciation of the ideas and knowledge of indigenous peoples and the social, economic and political realities of indigenous … Continue reading →