Traditional Dance With A ‘Twist’ Sparks Off An Online Debate
The recent debates over performing the Hojagiri dance have caused a stir on social media and among the members of the Reang tribe, with...
#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.
S.Ramarajan
- 3 days ago
- 3 min
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...
Anuprava Debbarma
- Sep 23
- 4 min
Five Ways In Which Tripuris Enjoy Their Traditional Food, The 'Sticky Rice'
Adivasi Awaaz creator Anuprava Debbarma writes about different kinds of 'Awaan', a dish prepared from one of the famous traditional food...
Sushil M. Kuvar
- Sep 7
- 7 min
भादो मास में खेती और अच्छी फसल की कामना के लिए मनाते हैं करम पर्व
छोटानागपुर के कुड़ुख आदिवासी गाँवों में सात भाईयों की कहानी प्रचलित है, त्यौहार के दिन कहानी सुना जाना विशेष है।
Alisha Horo
- Sep 3
- 4 min
21st Century Challenges to Adivasi/Tribal Languages
On the topic of 21st century challenges to Adivasi languages, this article won the first prize at Adivasi Awaaz Summit.
Nina Sangma
- Aug 24
- 5 min
The Role of Indigenous Women In The Preservation And Transmission Of Traditional Knowledge
Indigenous women's radical and healing presence in the context of climate change and climate justice must be recognized.
Murugeshwari
- Aug 22
- 3 min
Why The Paliyar Tribe Consumes 'Mosuru' (Red Ant)
'Mosurus' are consumed in various forms by the Paliyar community, as they are rich in nutrients. However, dying forests pose a threat to...
Ramesh Sharma
- Aug 11
- 5 min
आदिवासी सृजन का सनातन संसार
समूचे आदिवासी समाज से उसका सर्वस्व छीनने का जो इतिहास शुरू हुआ, उसने दुनिया के प्रथम समाज को सदा सर्वदा के लिये दूसरे दर्ज़े में धकेल दिया।
Pushpika Sapna Bara
- Aug 10
- 10 min
Gender, Environment, And Development: How Traditional Knowledge Of Adivasi Women Is Paving The Way
From guarding forests to conserving seeds, Adivasi/indigenous women are bridging the gap between modernity and sustainability
Boniface Gaigulung Kamei
- Aug 9
- 4 min
From Totems To Newsletters, Kinship Is At The Core Of Indigenous Communities
As Indigenous communities navigate modernity and individualism, some tribes are coming up with novel ways to strengthen traditional kinship
Jyoti
- Jul 29
- 4 min
जानिए आदिवासियों ने इस पर्व के साथ खेत, किसानों और प्रकृति के प्रति कैसे जताया आभार?
इस त्यौहार का मुख्य पकवान आदिवासियों का सुप्रसिद्ध चीला रोटी होता है जिसको भोग के स्वरूप कृषि उपकरणों में चढ़ाया जाता है।
Monica Kanga T
- Jul 26
- 4 min
Spirited Away Among The Stones That Talk At Willong Khullen, Manipur
The Maram tribe believe that these stones are alive with memories and can converse. Need more reason to visit the place this summer?
Boniface Gaigulung Kamei
- Jul 20
- 7 min
New Novel About Operation Bluebird 1987 In Manipur Talks Of Wounds Yet To Heal
You have heard of Operation Bluestar but do you know about Operation Bluebird that happened in Manipur?
Tumlesh Neti
- Jul 19
- 5 min
जानिए कैसी होती है इस आदिवासी समुदाय की न्याय व्यवस्था?
अगर कोई मतभेद दो गाँवों के बीच होता है, तो समाज के लोगों द्वारा एक समिति बनाई गई होती है जिसके अंदर चार से पांच गाँव आते हैं।
Kavi Priya
- Jul 17
- 2 min
Kuravanjis Of The Kuravar Tribe: Depicting The Kuravan Life Through Poetry And Dance
They talk about women as fortune tellers and men as snake charmers. They talk about the love life of the Kuravars.
Kavi Priya
- Jul 14
- 4 min
Why The Kuravars, One Of The Oldest Tamil Tribes Has Been Battling To Access Education?
The Malai Kuravars have been struggling for the past fifteen years to get their community certificates from the government.
Chaman Netam
- Jul 13
- 2 min
जानिए आदिवासियों द्वारा मनाए जाने वाले जिम्मेदारीन याया की पहुंचनी कार्यक्रम के बारे
फ़सल के दौरान कीट नियंत्रण करने एवं फसल कि अच्छी पैदावार के लिए गांव के लोगों द्वारा जिम्मेदारीन याया (शितला दाई) कि पुजा अर्चना करते हैं।
Kavi Priya
- Jul 12
- 3 min
Distorting The Histories Of Tribes In South India: The Case Of Kuravars And Narikuravars
The ancient Kuravar clan, since the Sangam era, have been employed in basket weaving, honey extraction and tuber farming.
Ajay Kanwar
- Jul 9
- 3 min
पक्के घरों के बनाने के बाद भी आदिवासी अपने मिट्टी के घरों की महत्वता को भूलें नहीं हैं
जंगलों से मिलने वाली छिंद के झाड़ को काट कर लोग अपने घरों में छत के ऊपर डाल कर रख देते है जिससे घर को ठंडा रखा जा सके।
Kavi Priya
- Jul 4
- 3 min
Replacing Bamboo With Plastic: The Decline Of The Kuravar Tribe's Handmade Products In Tamil Nadu
The dominance of plastic products has resulted in the decline of traditional bamboo-based handmade products in Tamil Nadu. The Kuravar...
