IITGN collaborates with Naga scholars to document indigenous knowledge systems
Original framing: “IITGN publishes book on Naga knowledge traditions” — bing news
The book contributes to the preservation of Naga oral traditions and ecological knowledge, which have been historically marginalized in formal education. It aligns with indigenous epistemologies that view knowledge as relational and community-based, not extractable for academic consumption alone.
The publication of this book by IITGN and Naga scholars is a small but significant step toward decolonizing education and validating indigenous knowledge.
It reflects a broader global movement where indigenous communities are reclaiming their epistemologies and asserting their intellectual sovereignty. The collaboration challenges the Western-dominated academic framework by demonstrating that indigenous knowledge is not a relic of the past but a living, evolving system with contemporary relevance. By integrating Naga knowledge into formal education, this work contributes to a more pluralistic and just knowledge ecosystem. However, for this to be transformative, it must be part of a sustained effort to shift power and resources to indigenous communities themselves.