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Books on tribal culture and related resources
Resources for the classroom: Learning from and about India’s tribal communities, their culture and knowledge systems eBook & eJournals for online and offline use The Johar Journal: “A quarterly eJournal that aims to familiarize people with the tribal way of … Continue reading
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Tip | “How to address misconceptions on tribal customs and culture in the classroom?” – Ideas and practices worth sharing among peers and students
There’s much to learn from the positive contributions made by tribal communities on a daily basis. To start with, let’s learn from insiders and others who have dedicated their lives to ensuring that a precious heritage will continue to make … Continue reading
Posted in Adverse inclusion, Biodiversity, Childhood, Colonial policies, Community facilities, Constitution and Supreme Court, Cultural heritage, Customs, Democracy, Ecology and environment, Economy and development, Education and literacy, Endangered language, Ethnobotany & ethnomedicine, FAQ, Gandhian social movement, Government of India, Health and nutrition, History, Languages and linguistic heritage, Media portrayal, Misconceptions, Modernity, Multi-lingual education, Names and communities, Nature and wildlife, Networking, Organizations, Particularly vulnerable tribal groups (PVTG), Press snippets, Quotes, Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Sacred grove, Storytelling, Success story, Tagore and rural culture, Tips, Tribal identity
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In support of language diversity and cultural diversity – Indigenous Peoples Issues and Resources
Today, our world is experiencing a rapid decline in cultural diversity and the eradication of indigenous peoples and their lifeway. One in five people in the world speak the same language: Mandarin Chinese. Spoken by the largest single ethnic group … Continue reading
Posted in Anthropology, Assimilation, Colonial policies, Cultural heritage, Customs, Economy and development, Education and literacy, Figures, census and other statistics, Globalization, Government of India, History, Languages and linguistic heritage, Literature and bibliographies, Misconceptions, Modernity, Networking, Organizations, Quotes, Tribal culture worldwide, Worship and rituals
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Video | Disaibon Hul – An Adivaani book on the 1855 Santal ‘Hul’ Rebellion – Jharkhand
The Hul was a valiant effort of the Santal people to free themselves from the oppressive powers of the landlords, moneylenders and the British crown. More than 150 years after the epic struggle of our warriors led by Sido and … Continue reading
Posted in Adivasi / Adibasi, Childhood, Colonial policies, Crafts and visual arts, Cultural heritage, Democracy, Eastern region – Eastern Zonal Council, Economy and development, Education and literacy, History, Literature and bibliographies, Modernity, Music and dance, Names and communities, Organizations, Resources, Revival of traditions, Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Rural poverty, Seasons and festivals, Storytelling, Video contents
Tagged Santal (Santhal)
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eBook | Adivasi: A definition coined in the 1930s and related information – World Directory of Minorities and Indigenous Peoples
Adivasis is the collective name used for the many indigenous peoples of India. The term Adivasi derives from the Hindi word ‘adi’ which means of earliest times or from the beginning and ‘vasi’ meaning inhabitant or resident, and it was … Continue reading
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