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Category Archives: Websites by tribal communities
Santals and Santiniketan: Rabindranath’s concept of raising everyday life on to a higher level – West Bengal
It is well-known that Rabindranath Tagore harboured a special affection for the Santhals in the villages around Santiniketan. He saw in their life a special beauty. They combine the tilling of the earth as farmers with poetry, songs and dance. … Continue reading
Posted in Community facilities, Cultural heritage, Customs, Eastern region, Education and literacy, History, Misconceptions, Modernity, Music and dance, Names and communities, Networking, Organizations, Quotes, Revival of traditions, Rural poverty, Seasons and festivals, Success story, Tagore and rural culture, Tourism, Websites by tribal communities
Tagged Santal
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A balanced curriculum that helps children “retain the tribal values that have relevance even today and accept the good brought in by modernization”: Interview with the founders of the Vidyodaya School for Adivasi children – Tamil Nadu
The Vidyodaya School Tucked away in the Blue Mountains, close to Ooty, the tourist destination of Tamil Nadu in southern India, is the small sleepy town of Gudalur, the home town of Rama and B. Ramdas. Gudalur is a land … Continue reading
Posted in Adivasi / Adibasi, Assimilation, Childhood and children, Crafts and visual arts, Cultural heritage, De- and re-tribalisation, Education and literacy, ePub & eJournal, Government of India, Languages and linguistic heritage, Misconceptions, Modernity, Multi-lingual education, Names and communities, Nature and wildlife, Networking, Organizations, Quotes, Resources, Rural poverty, Tribal elders, Tribal identity, Video resources - external, Websites by tribal communities, Western Ghats - tribal heritage & ecology, Women
Tagged Bettakurumba, Irula, Katunaikar, Mullukurumba, Paniyar
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“Who is Indian, and what makes a person an Indian?”: Questions debated among members of 565 recognized American Indian tribes
by Dennis Zotigh January 26, 2011 | Read the full post in Beyond FAQ: Let’s talk >> My answer? There are many definitions of who is an Indian. As a starting point, “Indian” is a misguided label that spread through Europe … Continue reading →