Reclaiming Roots | Thsachopa TS
For over a century, the formal education system in the land of the Nagas has overlooked one of the most vital components of identity, our own history. While the youths…
Political identity cannot be reduced to culture
In public conversations, identity is often reduced to the most visible things - shawls, dances, festivals, dialects, and folklore. These are valuable. They carry memory and pride. But they are…
Assembly Speech on Identity | Meyitir Imsong
A few weeks ago, I received a message from one of my teachers asking if I would like to give a speech at the assembly the next day. Without hesitation,…
Oral Tradition and Indigenous Identity in Temsula Ao’s Works: A Literary Resistance from an Indic Perspective | Neptune Barman
Temsula Ao, a pioneering literary voice from Nagaland, offers a compelling lens through which to examine indigenous identity and the enduring significance of oral traditions in contemporary Indian literature. Her…
Language is the Soul of Culture
The recent Moatsü festival, meant to be a proud celebration of heritage, offered a sobering glimpse into a deeper crisis: the quiet erosion of our cultural identity through the loss…
Global Naga Forum opposes removal of Naga name from official use in Arunachal Pradesh
The Global Naga Forum (GNF) has voiced strong opposition to the removal of the Naga name from official usage in Arunachal Pradesh, labeling it a “direct violation of the cultural…
The Sanctity of Naga Identity: Name, Land and Community | Talimoa Jamir
In the intricate fabric of the Naga society, identity is not merely a matter of personal choice or preference; it is deeply intertwined with ancestral ties, communal bonds, and a…
Preserving, Promoting and Developing the Ao Naga Language: A Cultural Imperative
Native languages are an integral part of cultural identity, serving as a medium for communication, knowledge transmission, and the preservation of collective memory; it is the essence of a people’s…