Tribal identity

“While benefiting from affirmative action in some cases, Adivasis or indigenous people in India also feel the claustrophobic confines of their identity which has been imposed on them by others, be it the colonial administrator, the colonial anthropologist, the missionary or the neo-liberal, neo-imperialist forces that rule global economy today.” – Santali poet, scholar and translator Ivy Imogene Hansdak  in “Is tribal identity relevant in today’s world?”, Inaugural Speech, National Conference “Tribes In Transition-II: Reaffirming Indigenous Identity Through Narrative” (2017)
https://indiantribalheritage.org/?p=23032

Book in memory of Santiniketan artist and activist Shyamali Khastgir: “A novel way to introduce scientific thinking in village communities” – West Bengal

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‘Monishar pathorer bon’: a novel way to introduce scientific thinking in village communities. ‘Gatchpathor’ or ‘wooden stone’ is a common curiosity in many parts of Bengal. In appearance and texture gatchpathor looks like wood, but one touch reveals that it is actually made of stone! How did it form? Many explanations for its origin exist … Read more

Video | Pottery workshop activities in Ashadullapur – West Bengal

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Courtesy © 2013 Jakob Dörr Related posts Ashadullapur (videos, slideshows and more information) Sanyasi Lohar Village training programme View Tribal Cultural Heritage in India Foundation in a larger map

Adivasi Women’s Network: International Day of the World’s Indigenous People 2013 celebrations – Delhi

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Date: 9th August 2013
Text and photos courtesy 16-8-13 © Elina K. Horo

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This time the International Day of the World’s Indigenous People was celebrated along with the larger adivasi communities and organisation in Delhi. Consultations  and deliberations took place on 8-9th August.

It was first time we had this kind of collaborative programme of various organizations from 13 states. Hoping for more collaborative programme in future.

Adivasi Women’s Network
Elina K. Horo
Coordinator
1st Lane , Near Rose Cluster
Khorah Toli, Kokar,Ranchi,
Jharkhand, 834001

Contact No. 00 919470590748
E-mail: elinahoro@gmail.com

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