“A fascinating narrative thread in the tapestry of a common Scandinavian-Santal heritage spanning 150 years”: Bodding Symposium (Oslo, 3 to 5 November 2015) – Norway

“The symposium’s aim of north-south cultural cooperation and digital repatriation of indigenous peoples heritage represents a rather pioneering effort here in Norway.” – Tone Bleie (PhD), Professor Public Planning and Cultural Understanding, Dept. …

Embarking on a collaborative process: “The tapestry” of a common Scandinavian-Santal heritage spanning 150-years – Norway

Tone Bleie is Professor of Public Planning and Cultural Understanding at the University of Tromsø, in Northern-Norway. […] The Bodding Symposium is one of the current initiatives under this umbrella initiative. …

Cadence and Counterpoint, Documenting Santal Musical Traditions: An exhibition and publication “conferring upon ethnic and tribal art recognition and dignity” – New Delhi

SHAILAJA TRIPATHI, The Hindu, April 23, 2015 “An extensive exhibition of Santhal music explores the changing face of the distinct tradition and why we need to restore it to its …

Special exhibition “Cadence and Counterpoint”: Documenting Musical Traditions of Santals at the National Museum New Delhi

This exhibition is a collaboration between the Rietberg Museum in Zurich, the Crafts Museum and the National Museum in New Delhi, with the support of the Swiss federal office of …

Tip | Map to promote visits to museum collections in India: Tribal customs and art collections

India has many museums and galleries with “tribal collections”. Several of these are shown on a special map seen under the menu Maps. Related posts On this website updates are readily found under two main categories: Museum collections – general Museum …

North America Native Museum (NONAM) – Switzerland

The NONAM is dedicated to the arts and cultures of the indigenous peoples of Canada and the United States. Without false romanticism it offers attractive approaches for visitors of all …

Tip | Explore resources for the classroom and tribal Museums: The National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) – Washington D.C.

Do you hope to visit the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C., or New York? Would you like to learn more about Native American traditions, history, and …