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Understanding Karbi Worldview

Description: On the Karbi worldview, showcasing the cultural and spiritual perspectives of the Karbi people, including their customs, philosophy, and how these elements intersect with broader themes of indigenous knowledge and worldview.
Date: November 4, 2023
Duration: 48 minutes 01 second
Creator: Imasi Foundation
Partner: UNT College of Information
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Textile Narratives on the Mangkotepsü

Description: Sentila Yanger, Festival Director and textile expert, and Guru Sangyusang Pongener tell the stories woven into the headhunting shawl of the Ao Naga tribe. Song on the origin of Mankotepsu.
Date: November 4, 2023
Duration: 49 minutes 10 seconds
Creator: Imasi Foundation
Partner: UNT College of Information
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The Way Forward

Description: Discussion on the future of oral traditions and storytelling in contemporary society. Reflections on indigenous narratives, preservation, adaption, and transmission across generations, especially in the face of modernization and digital transformation.
Date: November 4, 2023
Duration: 34 minutes 58 seconds
Creator: Imasi Foundation
Partner: UNT College of Information
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Reimagining Oral Traditions

Description: Discussion on how oral storytelling traditions are being adapted and preserved in contemporary contexts, highlighting their merger with digital media, music, or other artistic forms while maintaining their cultural essence.
Date: November 4, 2023
Duration: 1 hour 1 minute 04 seconds
Creator: Imasi Foundation
Partner: UNT College of Information
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Identity in a Whistle

Description: On the role of whistling as a form of communication and cultural identity within indigenous communities. A unique linguistic system in Meghalaya.
Date: November 3, 2023
Duration: 53 minutes 43 seconds
Creator: Imasi Foundation
Partner: UNT College of Information
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Orality Digital Technology, and Archiving

Description: On Digital Preservation and Archiving, with Shubha Chowdhury, AIIS, Jeremdi Wati Longchar Ao of the University of London, Dr. Wachamdinbo Mataina of Tetso College, and L. Somi Roy of Imasi Foundation.
Date: November 3, 2023
Duration: 53 minutes 19 seconds
Creator: Imasi Foundation
Partner: UNT College of Information
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The Creation of a Wancho Script

Description: On the creation of a script for his native Wancho tribe in Arunachal Pradesh, a state in NER, by Banwang Losu. It was followed by discussion with Prof. Dr. Stephen Morey of La Trobe University in Melbourne, and Umarani Pappuswamy of the CIIL in Mysuru.
Date: November 3, 2023
Duration: 1 hour 33 minutes 08 seconds
Creator: Imasi Foundation
Partner: UNT College of Information
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Inauguration

Description: Opening ceremony of the Listener Festival in Nagaland in 2023. Speeches from key figures involved in the festival, such as cultural leaders, organizers, or representatives, setting the tone for the event and introducing the purpose and significance of the festival, highlighting its importance in showcasing the cultural heritage of Nagaland. The inauguration Concert featured singers from the Chakhesang, one of Nagaland’s 17 tribes.
Date: November 3, 2023
Duration: 2 hours 35 minutes 21 seconds
Creator: Imasi Foundation
Partner: UNT College of Information
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Intergenerational Knowledge Transmission

Description: Discussion on how cultural knowledge, traditions, and stories are passed down between generations, the role of elders in storytelling and oral traditions in preserving indigenous wisdom. Highlighting the challenges faced in this process, such as modern influences and language shifts. The role of digital media in safeguarding these traditions for future generations.
Date: November 4, 2023
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes 10 seconds
Creator: Imasi Foundation
Partner: UNT College of Information
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