By Lue Chi Balancing Tradition and Modernity Alongside economic changes and the decline in spiritual rituals, Zhavame village has also seen shifts in its governance structures. However, land management and conflict resolution continue to partially rely on traditional practices. In the past, leadership rested with chief priests and a war chief, who made key decisions for […]
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By Lu Chi Vanishing Forests When we spoke to the khel (ward) Head Gaon Bura (GB), he reflected on how Zhavame’s forests have changed over time. In the past, the village was surrounded by natural forests with trees like Jasu, Mova, and Yawsus (local names), which played a crucial role in attracting rain and preserving the ecosystem. He recalled
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By Lu Chi Introduction Zhavame village lies at the foot of Kapamodzu Peak, the fourth-highest mountain in Nagaland. Located in India’s Phek district, it has been home to the Chakhesang Naga tribe for over 300 years, as passed down through oral traditions. The name ‘Zhavame’ means ‘people of the enchanted lake’ in the local Poula
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Launching the Research Journey The Summer School is the foundational phase of the PGCertR programme, marking the formal entry point for all postgraduate researchers at the Highland Institute’s School of Advanced Studies. Held annually in June, this immersive, residential training module brings together selected early-career scholars for an intensive period of methodological instruction, research design, and
Scholarly Community at the Highland Institute The Highland Institute welcomes a diverse and vibrant community of fellows and visiting scholars, who contribute to the Institute’s interdisciplinary, collaborative, and field-oriented research culture. Whether through formal membership in the Highland Fellowship or as independent scholars visiting for specific research engagements, these individuals are integral to the intellectual
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Mid-Year Reflection and Academic Exchange The Winter Research Colloquium, held each December in conjunction with the Ursula Graham Bower Lectures, is the intellectual centrepiece of the PGCertR programme’s second phase. Designed as both a milestone and a public forum, it brings together PGCertR students, senior scholars, institutional partners, and members of the public for a
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Bengaluru, KarnatakaEmerging Pedagogies in Environmental Humanities2nd Ekologos Global Environmental Humanities Conference Dates: 12–17 December 2024Venue: RV University, BengaluruHosts: School of Film, Media, and Creative Arts (RVU), The Highland InstitutePartners: IDRC, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, 100 Years Project, and others The second Ekologos Conference expanded the conversation by spotlighting emerging pedagogies in environmental humanities. Sessions spanned literature, film,
Kohima, Nagaland11th Annual Highland GatheringDeep Collaboration in the Anthropocene Dates: 14–19 December 2023Venue: The Highland Institute, Kohima, NagalandPartners: Highlander Press, Institute of Marine Research (Norway), RV University, Nagaland University, among others The inaugural Ekologos Global Environmental Humanities Conference brought together scholars, artists, and community practitioners to explore the theme of deep collaboration in the Anthropocene. Held as part of the
