Search this website
Tribal culture: Indian press coverage
Govt. of India, universities and NGOs
Recent posts
Search Results for: Unesco
Cultural invisibility – India’s 196 endangered languages (Unesco Atlas of the World’s Languages in Danger 2009)
The state of indigenous languages today mirrors the situation of indigenous peoples. In many parts of the world, they are on the verge of extinction. […] However, with the growing global recognition of indigenous knowledge systems, the hope that indigenous … Continue reading
Posted in Assimilation, Childhood and children, Community facilities, Constitution and Supreme Court, Democracy, Education and literacy, Endangered language, Figures, census and other statistics, Government of India, Languages and linguistic heritage, Misconceptions, Multi-lingual education, Names and communities, Press snippets, Revival of traditions, Seven Sister States, Tribal identity
Tagged Khasi, Naga, Onge
Comments Off on Cultural invisibility – India’s 196 endangered languages (Unesco Atlas of the World’s Languages in Danger 2009)
International Mother Language Day (annually observed on 21 February): “Language teaching and particularly multilingual education are a key factor in the development of understanding among peoples and dialogue for peace” – Unesco
How to celebrate Mother Language Day in your school | Read the full post by Unesco for updates >> Schoolteachers Encourage children to use their mother languages to introduce themselves and talk about their families and culture Celebrate culture by having … Continue reading
Posted in Childhood and children, Community facilities, Cultural heritage, Education and literacy, Endangered language, Globalization, Languages and linguistic heritage, Literature and bibliographies, Multi-lingual education, Networking, Organizations, Quotes, Revival of traditions, Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Seasons and festivals, Success story, Tips, Tribal culture worldwide
Comments Off on International Mother Language Day (annually observed on 21 February): “Language teaching and particularly multilingual education are a key factor in the development of understanding among peoples and dialogue for peace” – Unesco
Memory of the World Programme – Unesco
The vision of the Memory of the World Programme is that the world’s documentary heritage belongs to all, should be fully preserved and protected for all and, with due recognition of cultural mores and practicalities, should be permanently accessible to … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural heritage, Democracy, Education and literacy, Globalization, Music and dance, Networking, Organizations, Quotes, Revival of traditions, Tips, Tribal culture worldwide, Tribal identity
Comments Off on Memory of the World Programme – Unesco
International Day of the World’s Indigenous People (9 August) – UNESCO
[…] Over the last decade, the implementation of the Declaration has achieved some major successes in at the national, regional and international levels. Despite the achievements, there continues to be a gap between the formal recognition of indigenous peoples and … Continue reading
Posted in De- and re-tribalisation, Democracy, Economy and development, Education and literacy, Figures, census and other statistics, Globalization, History, Languages and linguistic heritage, Modernity, Networking, Organizations, Quotes, Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Rural poverty, Seasons and festivals, Success story, Tribal culture worldwide
Comments Off on International Day of the World’s Indigenous People (9 August) – UNESCO
International Mother Language Day, celebrated every year on 21 February – Unesco
On International Mother Language Day 2018, celebrated every year on 21 February, UNESCO reiterates its commitment to linguistic diversity and invites its Member States to celebrate the day in as many languages as possible as a reminder that linguistic diversity … Continue reading →
Share this: