Perspectives on Indigeneity

As part of celebrating International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, the panellists will offer their perspectives on indigeneity and their experiences.

Greetings!

Johar, Kumno, Jai Seva, Jonjoor, Tcha!

(Greetings in Sadri, Khasi, Gondi, Koya, Toda languages)

The Indigenous Community of Azim Premji University invites you to participate in a Panel Discussion.

The programmes are arranged as part of celebrating International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples (9 Aug 2022). 

The panellists offer their perspectives on indigeneity and their experiences during the course of their study and research. 

We will also be having an inspiring figure from the indigenous community, coming to talk to us in the upcoming days. 

Schedule of EventsTime
Song and experience sharing by student5:20 – 5:45 PM
Panel Discussion and question hour5:45 – 6:55 PM
Poem6:55 – 7:00 PM
NameWorkEvent Role
K C AdainaRole of place attachment in sustaining traditional ecological knowledge amongst the Naga indigenous community in ManipurPanellist
Sujit KumarIndigenous knowledge system: Agency, method and objectivePanellist
Smitana SaikiaContestations around indigeneity in Northeast IndiaPanellist
Priyanka MinjSecond-year student, MA DevelopmentModerator