THE STOLEN MOUNTAIN
A short story on the connection of Adivasis with their forests.
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#AdivasiAwaaz is a project by Adivasi Lives Matter (ALM) and Prayog, CG to help the Adivasi (Indigenous) youth of India assert their identities through digital stories to preserve, promote and amplify Adivasi identity.
Bikesh Debbarma
Dec 14, 20223 min read
Sena ni horo Debbarma rok bahai Garia Mwtai palai
Tiprasa dopha ni bising o bo mwtai-atai rilaimung chamung nungmung, ri-chum aswk pherlaiya hinwi chwng saimano. Bisi kwtal ni simi romui tei
Kamal Jamatia
Dec 1, 20224 min read
Tripurao bw okhar kha Tiprasa Photographer
Tripura hasteo ungkha Bharat hakotor hani chikon haste hinwi sinijagwi tongw. Ora kwbangkwk borok nw tabok phanu hukbar ni bisingtwi nw
Kejari Mog
Nov 30, 20223 min read
POENGJARA TAKHU LUMYO ACHA
Acha Asou wethou chucha roeng lumyo jeasa ma takhu agrie akie 'poe', ei acha asou Cha fropengri Nu(Our) lumyo jeasa gu Talauma Pongbo Thacha
Sarika Debbarma
Nov 24, 20223 min read
80 bisi romwi Yakhwraini Lama sogwi yakhw mungsa sepsap
Tripura hasteo kwbangkwk Tiprasa kami nw hathai haphung bai kwrwngjaknw hinwi manu. Ora nwk jagw tabok phanu thang laiso khaithani jwngjal,
Biswa Jamatia
Nov 17, 20222 min read
Nakri Mwtai pho mani Raida
O swngsaro Chwng borok rog samay ni loge Gwdal oi himna thang thani kubangma manwi chokrai thang jak o.Phiya baksa manwi kwcham chini loge
Taw Yalla
Nov 5, 20229 min read
History Of Bonded Labour Within Indigenous Communities: The Untold Story Of Arunachal’s Puroik Tribe
Bonded labour is banned in India but an indigenous community that is now "free" continues to struggle for basic rights
Mohd. Arshid
Nov 3, 202210 min read
Bridging The Gap: The Gujjar-Bakerwals' Slow Migration Towards Education
As climate change hastens the occurrence of avalanches and heavy snowfalls, can education protect its most vulnerable indigenous people?
Kavi Priya
Nov 3, 20223 min read
Why Traditional Medicines Like 'Siddha' Are Still Relevant
'Siddha' a traditional form of medicine has its roots in South India. The people practising this form of medicine are known as 'Siddhars'...
Anuprava Debbarma
Nov 2, 20224 min read
The Traditional Ornaments Of The Reang Tribe Of Tripura
Throughout history and across civilizations, ornaments have carried socio-cultural meanings, akin to clothing. Clothing and ornaments...
Pratiksha Sarika Bara
Oct 31, 20224 min read
(Re)Using The Folk Art Of Jharkhand Through Modern Techniques Of Art
Guest writer Pratiksha Sarika Bara, in the following article, outlines her journey of creating customized products using the folk art of...
Pratiksha Sarika Bara
Oct 21, 20225 min read
The Sohrai-Khovar Folk Arts Of Jharkhand Are Enhancing The Position Of Adivasi Women
A fascinating visual language conveying the Adivasi traditional culture of 'Fertility and Prosperity', the Sohrai and Khovar arts of...
Narendra Sijui
Oct 14, 20223 min read
आदिवासियों के परंपरिक वाद्ययंत्र को संरक्षित करने कि आवश्यकता क्यों है?
आदिवासी समाज जिस तरह से अपनी संस्कृति परंपरा से गहरा संबंध रखता है ठीक उसी तरह अपने पारंपरिक वाद्य यंत्र से भी रखते हैं। वे अपनी...
Anuprava Debbarma
Oct 13, 20224 min read
The Last Rites Of The Debbarma Tribe Of Tripura
As the Debbarma tribe offers the last remains of the deceased to the Dumboor Lake, they believe that the crossed over soul is finally...
Pushpika Sapna Bara
Oct 11, 20225 min read
How The Godna Project Is Bringing The Indigenous Tattoo Artists To The Forefront
Headed by Sahana Rao, the Godna Project endeavours to bring the ‘godna’ artists together, with the aim of conserving the traditional...
Kavi Priya
Sep 30, 20222 min read
The Disappearing Kuravar Tradition Of Ear Extensions
The Kuravar tribe, an ethnic Tamil community, inhabiting the Kurunji mountains of Kerala, practised the tradition of ear extensions for...
S.Ramarajan
Sep 27, 20223 min read
The History Of The Paliyar Tribe Of Tamil Nadu
The lands of Kurinji, Mullai, Marutham, Neythal and Balai, have historically been inhabited by different tribes, including the Paliyars...
Chaman Netam
Sep 25, 20223 min read
छत्तीसगढ़ के आदिवासी क्षेत्र में भेंट-मुलाकात करने पहुंचे असम के सांसद
विशेष आमंत्रित अतिथि कोकराझार के सांसद सम्मानीय तिरुमाल रबा सरनीया (हीराभाई) जी का पुष्प गुच्छ व पीला चांवल का टीका लगाकर सम्मानित किया गया।
S.Ramarajan
Sep 16, 20222 min read
Traditional Medicines Of The Paliyar Tribe
The Paliyar tribe, inhabiting the forests of the hilly regions of Tamil Nadu, have been using traditional medicines to cure ailments...
Kavita Marandi
Sep 15, 20226 min read
How An Adivasi Woman Fought For Her Daughter's Education
Adivasi women face numerous challenges throughout their lives for their basic rights and needs. The intersectional identity of being a...
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