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Category Archives: Literature – fiction
On the need for counselling and rehabiliting victims of human trafficking: Ranchi-based Asha Kiran “Tribes In Transition-II: Reaffirming Indigenous Identity Through Narrative” (National Conference) – Jharkhand
Plenary Session 5: Human Trafficking in Tribal India: A Focus on Jharkhand Presented by: Sister Gemma Toppo, Ursuline Convent, Ranchi, Jharkhand Chaired by: Dr. Ivy Imogene Hansdak, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi Sister Gemma Toppo, founder-member of the Ranchi-based NGO, … Continue reading
Posted in Childhood and children, Community facilities, Eastern region, Economy and development, Education and literacy, Literature - fiction, Literature and bibliographies, Modernity, Networking, Organizations, Quotes, Rural poverty, Storytelling, Success story, Women
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An appeal for linguistic diversity as a democratic right – Professor Ganesh Devy at TEDx Mumbai
Professor Ganesh Devy talks about how languages evolve. And how local Indian languages are dying, taking with them a treasure of historical knowledge and wisdom. “Why are you talking to sparrows?” [Prof. Devy narrates the reply of the Bo woman in … Continue reading
Posted in Childhood and children, Democracy, Education and literacy, Figures, census and other statistics, Languages and linguistic heritage, Literature - fiction, Modernity, Names and communities, Quotes, Tribal identity, Video resources - external
Tagged Bo, Jarawa
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First novel by an adivasi in Kerala – Kocharethi
SARASWATHY NAGARAJAN, The Hindu: Life & Style / Metroplus, 27 April 2011 Narayan, author of Kocharethi, the first novel by an adivasi in Kerala, and Catherine Thankamma, who translated the book into English, talk about the book and its place on the … Continue reading
Posted in Adivasi, Anthropology, Childhood and children, Colonial policies, Customs, Health and nutrition, History, Literature - fiction, Media portrayal, Misconceptions, Names and communities, Particularly vulnerable tribal group, Press snippets, Southern region, Storytelling, Tribal elders, Tribal identity, Western Ghats - tribal heritage & ecology, Women, Worship and rituals
Tagged Malayarayar
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Comics “a natural step then for me to be able to better portray myself”: Creating an awareness that Indigenous people should be involved – Anishinaabe people (USA)
Elizabeth LaPensée didn’t see Indigenous people portrayed accurately in comics, so she wrote her own When she was a little girl playing video games and reading comics, Elizabeth LaPensée didn’t see herself reflected. So, she resolved to change that. LaPensée, who is Anishinaabe and … Continue reading
Posted in Childhood and children, Customs, Democracy, Languages and linguistic heritage, Literature - fiction, Quotes, Revival of traditions, Success story, Tribal culture worldwide, Women
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“Yes we still matter”: Native people are – through their strength, resilience and creativity – forcing questions like “What kind of country do we want to be?” – A New History of Native Americans
THE HEARTBEAT OF WOUNDED KNEE: Native America From 1890 to the Present by David Treuer (Illustrated, 512 pp., 2019) More information about this book and excerpt >> About the author >> Book review in The New York Times (20 January 2019) … Continue reading
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