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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.
5 Sustainable Lifestyle Practices Of Tribes From Tripura
Adivasi Awaaz creator Anuprava Debbarma, in the following article, talks about the sustainable practices of the tribes from Tripura,...
Anuprava Debbarma
Nov 7, 20223 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
Taw Yalla
Nov 5, 20229 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?
Mohd. Arshid
Nov 3, 202210 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'...
Kavi Priya
Nov 3, 20223 min read
छत्तीसगढ़ के आदिवासी क्यों कर रहे हैं आदिवासी नृत्य महोत्सव का विरोध?
इस साल आदिवासियों का गुस्सा आदिवासी नृत्य महोत्सव पर इसलिए फूटा है क्योंकि आदिवासियों के 32%आरक्षण को घटाया गया है
Tumlesh Neti
Nov 2, 20223 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...
Anuprava Debbarma
Nov 2, 20224 min read
How The Adivasis Have Been Using Plants And Herbs For Treating Themselves
For centuries, varied plants, trees and herbs have been used for curing ailments and diseases, by Adivasis/tribals. Although there is...
Ruhan Murasing
Nov 1, 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
Bamboo Rice Harvested Once In Many Years Is The Staple Food Of The Kuravar Tribe.
Bamboo rice, one of the staple food items of the Kuravar tribe is not only nutritious but is harvested once in many years, unlike rice...
Kavi Priya
Oct 28, 20223 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
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