INDIGENOUS TRIBES

Indigenous tribes are culturally distinct ethnic groups whose members have directly descended from  the earliest known inhabitants of a particular geographic region.  

People are usually described as “Indigenous” when they maintain traditions or other aspects of an early culture that is associated with the first inhabitants of a given region. 

Not all Indigenous people share this characteristic, as many have adopted substantial elements of a colonizing culture, such as dress, religion or language. 

Indigenous peoples’ homelands have historically been colonized by larger ethnic groups, who have justified  colonization with beliefs of racial and religious superiority, land use or economic opportunity. 

Thousands of Indigenous nations throughout the world are currently living in countries where they are not a majority ethnic group. Indigenous people continue to face threats to their sovereignty, economic well-being, languages, means of traditional knowledge, and access to the resources on which their cultures depend.  In order to safeguard their interests, the United Nations, the International Labor Organization, and the World Bank have set forth indigenous rights in international law.

• Discover more about the various indigenous cultures across the world.

• Learn more about the history, culture, legends and cuisines of the primitive tribes.

• Gain an insight into the challenges faced by the indigenous people.

• Sensitise ourselves and our community about the fear of their extinction.

• Understand the beliefs and notions held by them.

• Broaden our horizon by learning about the different locations where they exist.

• Eliminate the misconceptions held by people against them.

To work together as a team, safeguard the value of race and communities and sensitize everyone towards the importance of preserving and protecting indigenous cultures and ancient wisdom.

- Amey Aggarwal (SMSMB)