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Indigenous and Tribal

Session: Sovereignty and Indigenous Voices: Emphasizing the significance of sovereignty and amplifying Indigenous voices in education and communities

Reclaiming Indigenous Knowledge Sovereignty in India's Education System: A Case Study of Gond Tribes

Friday, October 25, 2024
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM CT
Location: KC Convention Center, Room 2209
India continues to experience the legacy of colonialism, limiting initiatives to provide local language education to tribal groups and preserve their cultural traditions. This study explores the Gond tribes' struggle to regain their Indigenous knowledge sovereignty by challenging postcolonial educational standards through democratic constitutional means.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Understand the socio-cultural and legal-political challenges faced by Indigenous communities, particularly the Gond tribe, in reclaiming their Indigenous language and cultural heritage within India's education system.
  2. Recognize the significance of grassroots initiatives and community-run schools in revitalizing Indigenous languages and traditions, emphasizing the role of local village councils in sustaining and advancing Indigenous knowledge systems.
  3. Appreciate the importance of legal recognition and policy reform to safeguard tribal communities' rights and reclaim Indigenous knowledge sovereignty, advocating for inclusive education policies that honor Indigenous cultural diversity.