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eJournal | Johar’s Tribal Trilingual Short Story Writing Contest 2021 – Winners
More about the Johar’s Tribal Trilingual Short Story Writing Contest TTSSWC 2021 of India Winning stories will be published online in The Johar Journal (www.joharjournal.org). The contest is being held in memory of late Dr. Stephen B. Hansdak (Former Medical … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, Languages and linguistic heritage, Literature - fiction, Networking, Santali language and literature, Storytelling, Tribal identity
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Showcasing good practice through stories
Pride of place is given to good practice in contemporary education for and by tribal communities. The right to privacy among members of Indian tribal communities is respected at every stage of documenting their heritage. For these reasons, the foundation poses … Continue reading
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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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“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 →