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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.
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...
Anuprava Debbarma
Nov 2, 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 31, 20224 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...
Pratiksha Sarika Bara
Oct 21, 20225 min read
Pabarana Purnima: The Lesser-Known Festival Of The Chakma Tribe
On the full-moon night that follows Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra), in the month of Ashvin, some tribes of Tripura who follow Buddhism, like...
Anuprava Debbarma
Oct 20, 20223 min read
Coexisting With Nature: How The Paliyars Of Tamil Nadu Earn Their Living
The following article by Murugeshwari, depicts the interdependence of Paliyar tribe and the forests. It details the traditional...
Murugeshwari
Oct 19, 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...
Narendra Sijui
Oct 14, 20223 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...
Anuprava Debbarma
Oct 13, 20224 min read
Our ‘Ethnic/Tribal’ Printed Clothes May Reek Of Cultural Appropriation, Here’s Why
Much like other acts of suppression and oppression, power politics are responsible for outright cultural appropriation in fashion. When...
Feminism in India
Oct 12, 20227 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...
Pushpika Sapna Bara
Oct 11, 20225 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...
Kavi Priya
Sep 30, 20222 min read
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...
Anuprava Debbarma
Sep 29, 20224 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...
S.Ramarajan
Sep 27, 20223 min read
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...
Anuprava Debbarma
Sep 23, 20224 min read
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।
Sushil M. Kuvar
Sep 7, 20227 min read
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.
Alisha Horo
Sep 3, 20224 min read
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.
Nina Sangma
Aug 24, 20225 min read
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...
Murugeshwari
Aug 22, 20223 min read
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।
Ramesh Sharma
Aug 11, 20225 min read
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
Pushpika Sapna Bara
Aug 10, 202210 min read
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
Boniface Gaigulung Kamei
Aug 9, 20224 min read
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