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Category Archives: Activities
eJournal | Johar’s Tribal Trilingual Short Story Writing Contest – TTSSWC 2021
Here is a chance to win prizes in an exciting creative writing contest!Enter the Tribal Trilingual Short Story Writing Contest 2021 of India in three languages – English, Hindi and Santali– being held in memory of late Dr. Stephen B. … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, Languages and linguistic heritage, Literature - fiction, Santali language and literature, Storytelling, Tribal identity
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Celebrate International Mountain Day 2020 (11 December) with your community and friends preparing an event or joining the conversation on social media using the hashtag #MountainsMatter – United Nations
Did you know? Mountains host about half of the world’s biodiversity hotspots and 30% of all Key Biodiversity Areas.” Of the 20 plant species that supply 80% of the world’s food, six originated and have been diversified in mountains: maize, … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, Biodiversity, Ecology and environment, Nature and wildlife, Networking, Organizations, Quotes, Seasons and festivals, Storytelling, Tips
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In search of best practice: How to protect society’s most vulnerable persons from human trafficking – IIAS, United Nations & Walk Free Foundation
What is trafficking in persons? | Read the full article here >> Broadly, trafficking is the exploitation of people, most often for sexual exploitation or forced labour. The different elements are captured within the UN ‘Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, Figures, census and other statistics, Misconceptions, Modernity, Organizations, Quotes, Rural poverty
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“Indigenous Wisdom”: Webinar 9 August 2020 on the occasion of Indigenous Day 2020 – West Bengal
Information and the link about the on-line discussion scheduled on 9th August 2020. To celebrate World Indigenous Day, Kolkata Centre for Creativity in association with Museum of Santal Culture, Bishnubati will initiate pertinent dialogues on India’s indigenous tribal communities. It is … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, Community facilities, Cultural heritage, Eastern region – Eastern Zonal Council, Ecology and environment, Education and literacy, Gandhian social movement, Modernity, Names and communities, Networking, Organizations, Revival of traditions, Success story, Tagore and rural culture, Tribal identity
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Audio | The inspiration of our village development work – West Bengal
Rabindranath Tagore’s idea of education not only revitalized our initiative of village work but also strengthened our belief that the positive cultural values of Santal life can play an important role in sustainable development of our society even in the … Continue reading →