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Bringing indigenous knowledge systems into a “pedagogy of the collective”: Kora, Munda, Oraon, Mahli and Santal communities’ egalitarian value system is a source of strength – West Bengal
Adivasi learner and ‘pass-fail’ policy by Dr. Boro BaskiEnglish translation by Prof. Sudipto Mukhopadhyay Lately the West Bengal Government has scrapped the no-detention policy and brings back the “pass-fail” system. One gets a second chance in Class five and eight … Continue reading
Posted in Adivasi, Childhood and children, Customs, Eastern region, Education and literacy, Homes and utensils, Languages and linguistic heritage, Misconceptions, Modernity, Music and dance, Names and communities, Press snippets, Revival of traditions, Rural poverty, Seasons and festivals, Success story, Women
Tagged Kora, Mahali, Munda, Oraon, Santal
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Indigenous Knowledge Systems of the Rabha community: Protecting elephants – Assam
Rabhas are among the nine plan tribe and fourteen hill tribes of Assam. 1 The Rabhas belong to the Indo-Mongoloid group of people and have similarities with other members of Bodo group such as Garos, Kachari, Mech, Koch, Hajong and … Continue reading
Posted in Anthropology, Crafts and visual arts, Cultural heritage, Customs, Dress and ornaments, Eastern region, Economy and development, Elephant, Health and nutrition, Maps, Music and dance, Names and communities, Nature and wildlife, Quotes, Seasons and festivals, Women, Worship and rituals
Tagged Garo, Hajong, Kachari, Koch, Mech, Rabha
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Indigenous knowledge for sustainable development and food security: United Nations recognition of “Globally Important Agriculture Heritage Systems” practiced by tribal communities – Odisha
Indigenous knowledge and farming practices of the region’s tribal people recognised for promoting food security and conserving biodiversity Traditional farming systems in India have received a major boost at a time when Indian agriculture is struggling to come to terms … Continue reading
Posted in Customs, Eastern region, Ecology and environment, Economy and development, Health and nutrition, Literature and bibliographies, Names and communities, Organizations, Quotes, Resources, Revival of traditions, Southern region, Tribal culture worldwide
Tagged Bhumia, Gadaba, Paroja
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Tribal Knowledge Systems, Values and Traditions: Papers presented for “Tribes In Transition-II: Reaffirming Indigenous Identity Through Narrative” (National Conference) – New Delhi
Parallel session 6: Tribal Knowledge Systems, Values and TraditionsChaired by: Mridula Rashmi Kindo, Dept of English, IGNOU, New DelhiPaper Presenters: Arun Kumar Oraon (JNU, New Delhi), Sandesha Rayapa-Garbiyal (JNU, New Delhi), Teresa Tudu (BHU, Varanasi), Shimi Moni Doley (JMI, New Delhi).Arun … Continue reading
Posted in Adverse inclusion, Anthropology, Colonial policies, Cultural heritage, Democracy, Eastern region, Ecology and environment, Economy and development, Endangered language, Globalization, Government of India, Health and nutrition, History, Languages and linguistic heritage, Literature - fiction, Literature and bibliographies, Misconceptions, Modernity, Names and communities, Networking, Northern region, Organizations, Quotes, Resources, Revival of traditions, Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Rural poverty, Storytelling, Tribal identity, Worship and rituals
Tagged Mishing, Oraon, Santal
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Audio | Learning about ethnobotany for the sake of food security: Indigenous Food Labs across the United States and beyond
Indigenous foods matter, and maybe now more than ever, said award-winning chef Sean Sherman, the Oglala Lakota founder of The Sioux Chef. “It’s a necessity for our future to create access and knowledge and skills around Indigenous foods,” explained Sherman. … Continue reading
Posted in Audio resources - external, Colonial policies, Economy and development, Ethnobotany, Health and nutrition, Modernity, Networking, Quotes, Tips, Tribal culture worldwide, Tribal identity
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