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May 21 2024

Orans in Peril

By Akshara Sangiorgio

In Rajasthan, agro-pastoralists defend their sacred landscapes from “green” development. WORDS AND IMAGES Rudrath Avinashi A woman from a nearby village collects firewood in the oran, only from trees that…

Dec 12 2023

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Reclaiming Our Identity

By Akshara Sangiorgio

A proud Lotha-Naga youth tells the story of his peoples and speaks to the importance of good values among humans. Riathung Ngüllie Naga headgear is decorated with hornbill feathers and…

Dec 05 2023

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Nature Is Our Culture

By Akshara Sangiorgio

A young Madia man overcomes discrimination and reconnects with his cultural identity. WORDS Natthu Maroti Gawade with Aniket Bambole IMAGES AND VIDEO Natthu Maroti Gawade Natthu Gawade with a group…

Nov 28 2023

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Food and Culture

By Akshara Sangiorgio

A young Naga woman connects with her Indigenous identity through the art of cooking while studying away from her homeland. Kikarenla Jamir A beautiful view of rice terrace cultivation in…

Nov 14 2023

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Aroli, the Sheperds’ Alarm Call

By Akshara Sangiorgio

Indian nomadic pastoralists sound the alarm against historical injustices and draconian colonial laws. Saurabh Hatkar with Kanna K. Siripurapu Saurabh addressing a gathering of pastoralists before a meeting with the…

Nov 07 2023

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Everything Happens for a Reason

By Akshara Sangiorgio

A student from northern India musters the courage to learn her native Bhoti language from a college friend. Sonam Chhomo Landscape in Gemur, Himachal Pradesh, outside my home. Photo: Chhewang…

Aug 29 2023

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Women Do It Differently: Realizing the Responsibilities of Rights in an Indigenous Community of India

By Akshara Sangiorgio

Village women succeed where the men had failed in restoring the community’s fisheries. WORDS Kanna K. Siripurapu and Aniket Bambole | IMAGES Kanna K. Siripurapu A serene view of Malguzari…

Oct 18 2022

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A Baiga man from Achanakmar Tiger Reserve

Recognition: How to Keep Biocultural Diversity Alive

By Akshara Sangiorgio

A Santhal woman embarks on a quest to understand her identity and what makes biocultural diversity thrive. Purabi Bose Reverence, respect, reciprocity: are there any alternatives to these fundamental principles…

Oct 12 2022

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Making Kin: The Interconnected Lives of the Mising People of India

By Akshara Sangiorgio

An Indigenous community's respect toward all life offers a hopeful vision to the world. WORDS AND IMAGES Suprita Chatterjee Forest cover in East Siang. The forests are only disturbed…

Jun 03 2022

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The Cheruvayal Raman Effect

By Akshara Sangiorgio

Against the odds, a tribal farmer in southern India strives to conserve and share dozens of indigenous rice varieties. WORDS AND VIDEO  G. S. Unnikrishnan Nair | IMAGES Anvar Kurichya farmers…

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Orans in Peril

Reclaiming Our Identity

Nature Is Our Culture

Food and Culture

Aroli, the Sheperds’ Alarm Call

Everything Happens for a Reason

Women Do It Differently: Realizing the Responsibilities of Rights in an Indigenous Community of India

Recognition: How to Keep Biocultural Diversity Alive

Making Kin: The Interconnected Lives of the Mising People of India

The Cheruvayal Raman Effect

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