#Indigenous
Manipur Indigenous Alliance Launches to Protect Local Interests
The Manipur Indigenous Alliance has officially launched in Imphal, electing new leadership and moving to register with the Election Commission of India.
Priyanka Moirangthem • 16 Sep 2026
The Sacred Blades and Crowns of Arunachal Pradesh
In Arunachal Pradesh, the dao blade and byopa headgear serve as vital cultural icons, blending indigenous craftsmanship with modern conservation efforts.
Rinchen K • 15 Sep 2026
Garo Hills Study Finds Indigenous Jhum Farming Acted as Built-in Food Security
Researchers studied the Garo Hills practice of mibang, where farmers forage leafy greens in jhum fields to address hunger during intense labor.
NEWire Desk • 15 Sep 2026
British Museum Backs Meghalaya Traditional Fishing Research
Martin Luther Christian University secured a British Museum grant to document traditional fishing tools and ecological knowledge in Meghalaya.
NEWire Desk • 7 Sep 2026
Oxford University Agrees to Return 39 Naga Ancestral Remains
After six years of talks, Oxford University will return 39 Naga ancestral remains to Nagaland this November, marking a historic repatriation effort.
Kiyeto Swu • 5 Sep 2026
Professor Dolly Kikon Bridges Tradition and Science in New Film
Professor Dolly Kikon screened her film, A Sacred Place, in Dimapur, focusing on indigenous knowledge, community stories, and ancestral traditions.
Kiyeto Swu • 4 Sep 2026
Nagaland Honors Teams for Tribal Heritage Preservation
Nagaland officials honored researchers for documenting indigenous tribal traditions, designs, and cultural practices across 12 completed books.
Naro Jamir • 29 Aug 2026
Manipur Village Protects Ancient Forest Through Sacred Tradition
Indigenous beliefs in Phunal Maring keep a sacred forest untouched, providing a stark contrast to the widespread deforestation occurring across Manipur.
Sanajaoba Chongtham • 28 Aug 2026
Arunachal Pradesh Sets Strict New Job Recruitment Rules
Arunachal Pradesh mandates tribal language skills and residency status for all government job applicants effective immediately.
Tani M • 27 Aug 2026
Nagaland Launches Living Morung Initiative to Preserve Indigenous Knowledge
The Nagaland Art & Culture Department is training youth in traditional skills through the Living Morung Initiative to bridge the generational gap.
Kiyeto Swu • 19 Aug 2026
Pradyot Debbarma Demands Stronger Land Protections for Tripura Tribes
Tipra Motha founder Pradyot Debbarma demands action on indigenous land rights, calling for the fulfillment of Maharaja Bir Bikram's vision.
Nihar Jamatia • 19 Aug 2026
Chakma Community Marks Black Day Over 1947 Partition
Mizoram's Chakma community held Black Day to protest the 1947 decision assigning their ancestral Chittagong Hill Tracts to East Pakistan.
Ethan Ralte • 18 Aug 2026
Conrad Sangma Pushes to Save Indigenous Heritage
Chief Minister Conrad Sangma wants better protection for indigenous traditions and identities across Northeast India to ensure they survive for years.
Walrik Marak • 10 Aug 2026
Zo Reunification Organisation Pushes for Cross-Border Unity
ZORO renewed its demand for the reunification of Zo communities across India, Myanmar, and Bangladesh during a rally marking World Indigenous Day in Aizawl.
Ethan Ralte • 9 Aug 2026
NESFAS Marks Indigenous Peoples Day with Focus on Local Food Systems
NESFAS celebrated indigenous knowledge and local food systems in Shillong, highlighting community-led school meals and honoring traditional farmers.
Walrik Marak • 9 Aug 2026
ZORO Pushes for Reunification of Zo People Across Borders
The Zo Reunification Organisation held a rally in Mizoram to demand the unification of Zo communities spread across India, Myanmar, and Bangladesh.
Ethan Ralte • 8 Aug 2026
NEIPF and NIPF to Host Regional Indigenous Day in Dimapur
Indigenous groups gather in Dimapur on August 9 to discuss migration, the Jokai Declaration, and the push for a dedicated Indigenous Affairs Department.
Naro Jamir • 8 Aug 2026
Tripura Celebrates First State-Level Chakma Language and Script Day
Tripura held its first State-Level Chakma Language and Script Day with a rally in Agartala to promote indigenous identity and linguistic growth.
Ayan Debbarma • 7 Aug 2026
Indigenous groups meet in Senapati to confront demographic threats
Naga communities met in Senapati to discuss demographic threats, corruption, and the need for unity to protect ancestral lands and indigenous rights.
Priyanka Moirangthem • 4 Aug 2026
Khasi Clan Leaders Launch Campaign to Protect Matrilineal Traditions
Khasi and Jaintia leaders met in Smit village to bolster clan identity and resist patriarchal shifts, reinforcing the community's matrilineal roots.
Walrik Marak • 2 Aug 2026
