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Tribal Identity and Resistance Narratives: Papers presented for “Tribes In Transition-II: Reaffirming Indigenous Identity Through Narrative” (National Conference) – New Delhi
Plenary session 2: Tribal Identity and Resistance NarrativesChaired by: Padmashri Prof. Anvita Abbi, Formerly Professor in Linguistics, JNU, New Delhi, currently Hon. Director, Centre for Oral and Tribal Literature, Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi & President, Linguistic Society of India.Paper Presenters: … Continue reading
Posted in Accountability, Adivasi, Anthropology, Colonial policies, Crafts and visual arts, Customs, Eastern region, Forest Rights Act (FRA), History, Literature and bibliographies, Misconceptions, Modernity, Music and dance, Names and communities, Nature and wildlife, Networking, Organizations, Quotes, Storytelling, Tribal identity, Women
Tagged Ao, Kondh, Kui, Kurukh, Oraon, Santal
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Video | A documentary on the music of various Naga tribes: “Songs of the Blue Hills” – Nagaland
The movie is directed by Utpal Borpujari. The Nagas comprise a range of ethnic communities spread across several states of north-eastern India. Like ethnic communities the world over, folk music and dances form the core of Naga culture. This feature-length … Continue reading
Posted in Colonial policies, Cultural heritage, Customs, Film, Maps, Media portrayal, Modernity, Music and dance, Musicology, Names and communities, Press snippets, Revival of traditions, Seven Sister States, Tribal elders, Video resources - external, Worship and rituals
Tagged Ao, Naga
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Book on the distinctive ear ornaments of the northeastern “Seven Sister States”: Proudly worn by women and men – Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura
Earrings have a special status in Indian jewellery; they are highly decorative and beautify the face. Moreover, they are a sign of identification for their wearers or for a geographic region. These signs of identity and social status are mostly given … Continue reading
Posted in Adivasi, Anthropology, Crafts and visual arts, Customs, Dress and ornaments, Economy and development, Fashion, Figures, census and other statistics, Globalization, Literature and bibliographies, Maps, Modernity, Names and communities, Networking, Quotes, Revival of traditions, Seven Sister States
Tagged Ahom, Aka, Ao, Bru, Chakma, Chang, Garo, Karbi Anglong, Khiamniungan, Konyak, Mishmi, Naga, Reang, Yimchunger
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Vibrant contemporary writing from the north-eastern region: Overcoming marginalisation of culture and literature
K. Satchidanandan Print edition : June 14, 2013 , Frontline Magazine, Columns, Print edition : June 14, 2013Read the full article and view more photos here >> The poets from the north-eastern region have to meet the double challenge of truth and liberty, … Continue reading →
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