indigenous
In search of Mayal Lyang

Harnessing the power of stories through community-led research to preserve Lepcha indigenous culture in India

मालधारी समुदाय की आजीविका बचाना जलवायु समेत कई संकटों का समाधान (In Hindi)

जलवायु परिवर्तन से संबंधित कार्रवाई करते समय उनका पारंपरिक ज्ञान वैज्ञानिक ज्ञान और अनुकूलन गतिविधियों को पर्याप्त रूप से समृद्ध कर सकता है

Pastoralism: A clarion call to save the Maldhari livelihood

Their traditional knowledge can substantively enrich scientific knowledge and adaptation activities when taking climate change-related actions

‘Our identity lies in these songs’: saving the music of India’s Biate

Goswami said the festival performance was just the beginning for the project, and the main focus was getting “this generational transfer of knowledge going once again”.

અમારુ જંગલ આપીશું નહીં (in Gujarati)

"We've been conserving the forest for millennia. Even our songs are similar to the sounds of animals..."

Aamcha Jungle Dennar Nahi (We will not hand over our forest)

"We've been conserving the forest for millennia. Even our songs are similar to the sounds of animals..."

Remembering Debjeet Sarangi, Defender of Adivasi Knowledge and Heritage

Using modern science and knowledge to explore and support local practices and wisdom.

The Kondh way of life: A tribute to Debjeet Sarangi

For him, the Kondh way of life was an ethical and environmentally responsible lifestyle.

Self help is the best help – Indigenous farmers stand strong against economic slowdown

An initiative to sell local produce has enabled the farmer groups to access diverse local markets in a decentralized manner