Education & literacy

“The goal is to prepare some model students in our villages, so that others will be inspired to follow them.” – Santal educationist Boro Baski in “Long-term success of non-formal Adivasi school in West Bengal” (D+C Development and Cooperation, 2 July 2009)
https://www.dandc.eu/en/article/long-term-success-non-formal-adivasi-school-west-bengal
https://indiantribalheritage.org/?p=2274

Award winning stories and other success stories: Education that reconnects children with their indigenous culture and traditions

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“I will continue to contribute towards tribal literature by writing on socio-economic issues aimed at empowerment of tribal women along with informative and entertaining stories for children. […] Regarding her upcoming book, she said the focus would be on the importance of education. “ – Joba Murmu, who possess a post graduate degree in Santhali and … Read more

On stereotypes and “three kinds of knowledge” (universal, community and individual knowledge): Papers presented for “Tribes In Transition-II: Reaffirming Indigenous Identity Through Narrative” (National Conference)

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[Bold typeface added above for emphasis] Parallel Session 2: Land, Identity and Tribal Autobiographical NarrativesChaired by: Sandesha Rayappa, JNU, New DelhiPaper Presenters: Mahi S. Thavarathu (JNU, New Delhi), P. Rajitha Venugopal (JMI, New Delhi), Vasundhara Gautam (BML Manjul University, Gurgaon), Rakesh Soni (IGNTU, Amarkantak).Mahi S.Thavarathu, through her paper: “Diminishing the Stereotypes: Re-presenting the Tribals of … Read more

Thulir, a modern school where alternatives to mainstream education, technologies and lifestyles are explored – Tamil Nadu

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We at Thulir have been looking at alternatives to the mainstream education system, so that we may be able to cater to the needs of those children who get left out/left behind. As part of our learning at Thulir, we have been experimenting with alternative technologies and life styles. Being an Adivasi Village, we thought … Read more

Video | “Let us come together and preserve those most valuable core values of Tribal Culture”: AYUSH (Adivasi Yuva Shakti)

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  Worlds Most Practical & Scientific Culture, Tribal Culture. Today facing great risk of being vanishing. Let us come together & Preserve those most valuable core values of Tribal Culture. Let us do it together! “Warli Digital Pictures an animation by Warli artist Shantaram Dhadpe and team with Gul Ramani”. Our culture, compaign started by … Read more

Workshop on Banam Making: Appreciation for the ancient musical string instrument of the Santals – West Bengal

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1st Phase-Workshop on Banam Making(One of the ancient musical instruments of the Santals) Date & Time: 18-19 August 2018, from 9:30 am to 5:00 pmVenue:  Museum of Santal Culture, Bishnubati, Birbhum Organized by Ghosaldanga Bishnubati Adibasi Trust, Birbhum, West Bengal and funded by Museum of Cultural History, Oslo, Norway CONCEPT NOTE The Banam (single-string wooden lute or … Read more