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Tag Archives: Oraon
Perspectives from the Margins: Examining Adivasi Narratives of the Naxalbari Movement in West Bengal – “Tribes In Transition-II: Reaffirming Indigenous Identity Through Narrative” (National Conference) – New Delhi
Abstract 7: Perspectives from the Margins: Examining Adivasi Narratives of the Naxalbari Movement in West Bengal, 1967-72 Paper presented for “Tribes In Transition-II: Reaffirming Indigenous Identity Through Narrative” (National Conference) – New Delhi BIPASHA ROSY LAKRA Centre for Political Studies, … Continue reading
Posted in Adivasi / Adibasi, Eastern region, Economy and development, History, Literature and bibliographies, Media portrayal, Misconceptions, Modernity, Names and communities, Organizations, Quotes, Storytelling
Tagged Munda, Oraon, Santal
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More than a question of terminology: ‘Adivasi’, ‘Indigenous Peoples of India’, ‘Vanvasi’, ‘Vanyajati’, and the administration of constitutional privileges for ‘Scheduled Tribes’ (ST)
A Contentious Term to denote Tribes as Indigenous Peoples of India | Full article >> In India the term ‘Adivasi’ has gained immense popularity in the last few decades to identify the tribes. This term is more commonly brought to use by … Continue reading
Posted in Adivasi / Adibasi, Assimilation, Colonial policies, Constitution and Supreme Court, De- and re-tribalisation, Eastern region, Economy and development, Figures, census and other statistics, Gandhian social movement, Government of India, Languages and linguistic heritage, Literature and bibliographies, Misconceptions, Modernity, Names and communities, Quotes, Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Scheduled Tribe (ST), Seven Sister States, Tribal culture worldwide, Tribal identity
Tagged Bhutia, Bodo, Chakma, Dimasa, Ho, Karbi, Khasi, Kuki, Lusei, Munda, Naga, Oraon, Reang, Santal, Tiwa, Toto
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Tribal culture in Jharkhand – Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre
Carved out of Bihar in 2000, many treasures of the relatively new state of Jharkhand situated in the Chota Nagpur Plateau is still less known to most people. Nature wears her best clothes in this state. Many rivers like the … Continue reading
Posted in Adivasi / Adibasi, Cultural heritage, Ecology and environment, Economy and development, Government of India, History, Media portrayal, Misconceptions, Modernity, Music and dance, Names and communities, Nature and wildlife, Performing arts, Revival of traditions, Seasons and festivals, Video resources - external
Tagged Chero, Ho, Kharia, Munda, Oraon, Santal
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India’s tribal citizens and the country’s urban mainstream: In search for schooling, work, food and dignity at home – Comment from New Delhi
Fragile lives, ferocious changes: The story of my Adivasi maidby Renuka Narayan An important position paper with policy recommendations on India’s tribal citizens is currently under consideration with Government. Its outcome interests me because though they don’t make them more ‘mainstream’ than … Continue reading →