Category Archives: Tribal culture worldwide

Initiatives by non-governmental organisations committed to the cultural heritage and human rights of indigenous peoples worldwide; in tune with a long-standing goal reaffirmed by United Nations on its annual Human Rights Day (10 December): “We can take action in our own daily lives, to uphold the rights that protect us all and thereby promote the kinship of all human beings.” – www.un.org/en/events/humanrightsday

Memory of the World Programme – Unesco

Posted on 01/01/2019 by website administrator

The vision of the Memory of the World Programme is that the world’s documentary heritage belongs to all, should be fully preserved and protected for all and, with due recognition of cultural mores and practicalities, should be permanently accessible to … Continue reading →

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Slideshow | “The Melodies of the Banam: One of the ancient musical instruments of the Santals” (Museum Day 2018) – West Bengal

Posted on 17/12/2018 by website administrator

Museum Day Celebration 2018 at Bishnubati The 5th Museum Day was celebrated on 9th December 2018 at Bishnubati. To create awareness and educate the people about the importance of their cultural heritage the Ghosaldanga Bishnubati Adibasi Trust (GBAT) and the Museum of … Continue reading →

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Native Knowledge 360°: An initiative to inspire and promote improvement of teaching and learning about American Indians – USA

Posted on 12/12/2018 by website administrator

Native Knowledge 360° by the National Museum of the American Indian’s to inspire and promote improvement of teaching and learning about American Indians >> Do you remember the first time YOU learned about American Indians? If you are like most … Continue reading →

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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights turns 70: Human Rights Day 10 December – United Nations

Posted on 24/11/2018 by website administrator

“Where, after all, do universal human rights begin? In small places, close to home — so close and so small that they cannot be seen on any maps of the world. […] Unless these rights have meaning there, they have … Continue reading →

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An experiment in intercultural communication: “Learning from the people in the villages, value their way of life” – West Bengal

Posted on 20/11/2018 by website administrator

Since the beginning of my work with people of the Santal villages, Ghosaldanga and Bishnubati, close to Santiniketan, it has been important to me that it is not a one-way street. Giving and receiving should be equally important. This means … Continue reading →

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