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Celebrating the “First” People of India : World Indigenous People Day

Team StoryWeavers|November 20, 2020, 09:05 IST| 79

9th August is a day to remember and celebrate the first people of the world, or as they are more commonly known as – the Natives. When we think of natives, we usually pictures them in brightly colours clothes, living in small thatched huts, celebrating festivals and occasions by dancing around fires. However, along with these, there are several unique aspects that make trse natives or tribes, important to the world.

Here are few natives from our country, who have stood the test of time and live harmoniously with nature and modern society:

Chenchu: Found and originated in parts of Andhra Pradesh, Telengana, Karnataka and Odisha, the chenchu tribe covers a large portion of the landmass in these states. They speak their own language – Chenchu. Though the population of this tribe is dwindling rapidly, currently at around 70,000 – they take up considerable amount of forest space, where cities have not yet barged in. their main source of food an incomes in foraging resources in forest and hunting, unlike the usual farming.

Kodava: An ancient war-like tribe halining from the hills of Coorg and Kodagu, the Kodava tribe is one of the few old tribes which carries rifles legally. As part of their tradition, and to show their wealth gained over centuries, they do not put these guns to use till some major festivals of family events. The tribe’s current population stands at 554,762, however over the years, with the help of societies around them, the tribe has prospered to become landowners. 

Toto: An isolated tribe, the Toto tribe is one of the oldest Indian tribes, located in the area of Totopara, in the Alipurduar district of West Bengal. A tribe with its own language, gods and art styles, the people of the tribe speak Toto, a Sino-Tibetan language. With a sparse population of just 5000, these indigenous people worship Ishpa who is known to cause disease and sickness when displeased. The totos offer him animals. They also worship Cheima, who keeps the village and people safe from trouble and sickness. She is offered grains, rice and fowl.

Nyishi: A tribe which is currently at a population of 2,30,000, the Nyishi have worked over the centuries to perfect their handicrafts ranging from weaving, cane and bamboo items to pottery, wood carving, blacksmith and carpentry. These in turn become their way of earning money. The language spoken by the people of this tribe is Nishi and they inhabits parts of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.

Warli: Known around the world for their complex art form  – the Warli art, has been carried over from ancient times to become a standing symbol of the tribe. The Warli speak their unwritten language Varli and inhabit the mountainous and coastal areas of Maharashtra and gujarat. With a population of 2,55,271 the Warli is one of the most popular tribes in India.

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Palak

April 12, 2020

Good to know ??


Dushyanth Chowdary Kolli

May 15, 2019

We the modern people who hate the “old fashion “came from those old tribes


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December 25, 2018

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August 31, 2018

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August 24, 2018

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also have many facts that
modern people didn’t know.


Vasudha Sudarshan

August 19, 2018

Sooo amazing facts Wow Unjust I did not know about 9th August as first person’s day


Dhanajchezian

August 17, 2018

Sir there is any tribal group in Tamil Nadu still there?


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August 17, 2018

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Keshika

August 17, 2018

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August 14, 2018

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August 14, 2018

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August 14, 2018

Very good information about tribes


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August 13, 2018

It is amazing.
Thanks


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August 13, 2018

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August 12, 2018

I love to know amazing facts aboutthe world and this is 1 of them!!


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August 12, 2018

How interesting it is to know about the first people of India. Salute to those people who make our country colourful.


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August 12, 2018

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August 12, 2018

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August 12, 2018

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August 12, 2018

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August 12, 2018

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August 12, 2018

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Arpita

August 12, 2018

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August 12, 2018

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August 11, 2018

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August 11, 2018

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August 11, 2018

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August 11, 2018

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August 11, 2018

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August 11, 2018

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August 11, 2018

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August 11, 2018

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August 11, 2018

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August 11, 2018

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Khushi

August 11, 2018

Wow I didn’t know what kind of tribes were there in India.
Thank you


Rohit ravindra kuvar

August 10, 2018

A great and Deep from my heart I thank all the people who celebrate this day 9th of august as world indigenous day because this lead to make people remember us the Adivasi(tribe) people.
I’m proud to be a part of this community.
thank u byju’s.


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August 10, 2018

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I’m from Gujarat and belong in this group.
Anyone?Okay it’s me only


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August 10, 2018

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August 10, 2018

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Manav

August 10, 2018

History of tribes in India.


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August 10, 2018

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August 10, 2018

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You Byjus


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August 10, 2018

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August 10, 2018

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August 10, 2018

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August 10, 2018

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August 10, 2018

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August 10, 2018

Knowlegable ! …Never knew about these tribes…so amazing to know about them


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August 10, 2018

Thanks Byju’s for letting me know about this amazing fact.


Urvi kashyap

August 9, 2018

How interesting it is to know that our apart from our daily modern lives in India there does exists such tribes many of us aren’t aware about. They have created there own whole new world and seem to be so happy. Thanks byjus for letting us reach them and adore their simplicity


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August 9, 2018

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August 9, 2018

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August 9, 2018

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August 9, 2018

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World.I thank u Byju’s for letting me
Know about this awesome day.


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August 9, 2018

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August 9, 2018

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August 9, 2018

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August 9, 2018

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World indigenous peoples day.Tank you byjus???????????????????
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August 9, 2018

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August 9, 2018

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August 9, 2018

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August 9, 2018

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August 9, 2018

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August 9, 2018

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August 9, 2018

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August 9, 2018

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Soumya swini

August 9, 2018

Really feel great to knw about our natives…really it’s proved that we copied them. Infact they were our inspiration that today we are here. The art form, the sculpture, weaving etc. Were so inspired. And yes of course nothing is Original in this world. Each n everything is inspired from one n another..that’s the most cool thing I liked about our world. Yes our Earth totally — “an inspiration”


Srihari Iyengar

August 9, 2018

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August 9, 2018

Wow !! Really interesting facts about the first people in India …. I didn’t really know about these inhabitants ……….Thanks Byju’s


Sreesini

August 9, 2018

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Don’t know that 9th August Was The day of the natives.
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Tennis Directioner

August 9, 2018

This is amazing…and to know that these are NOT even half the tribes in our whole country…
Our country is truly great!!!
Celebrating this is another big deal!!!
I am so proud right now…


Disha ?

August 9, 2018

As we all know that India has a wonderful variety of culture. And these cultures makes our India colourful
Thank you BYJU’S for these interesting and awesome info.


Jahanvi

August 9, 2018

A very useful and informative article


Ridhima Sinha

August 9, 2018

Very nice Information.


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