Linkeges between indigenous communities in the Nilgiris.
On Wednesday 25/1 2012 Rev. Phillip Mulley, social anthropologist and one of Keystones trustees, held an informative lecture on the cultural links between the indigenous communities of the Nilgiri Mountains. The event was honoured with the presence of students from Rishi Valley. The event took place at the Bee Museum in Ooty.
Interactive trail in the Bikkapathy Mund reserved forest
Nilgiri Natural History Society arranged a walk in Bikkapathy Mund reserved forest, located in the Nilgiris Upper Plateau within the Nilgiris North Division, at an altitude on 1900 msl. The trail, with 20 engaged participants, started and ended in a village inhabited by Todas, an indigenous community of the region who are traditionally buffalo herders. x…x
An eventful day!
The afternoon of the 10th of January 2012 turned out to be another day full of visitors. 41 students from Central Academy for State Forest Service (CASFOS), Dehradun arrived soon after the students from the Cornell University departed. Anita Varghese explained the linkages of our work and the areas of concern for both the communities x…x
Cornell University students visit Keystone Foundation- a new beginning…
On the 10th of January 2012, 40 students from Cornell University, USA accompanied by their Professors interacted with us for more than four hours. The purpose of the visit is to understand the development processes at the grass roots level, the challenges and the learning from the perspective of indigenous communities. Traditional knowledge was the x…x
Students from Cornell University USA visited the Bee Museum
On Saturday, 7th January 2012 students from Cornell University, USA visited the Bee Museum in Ooty and spent two hours browsing the Museum. Lot of questions and discussions. They will be visiting Keystone Campus tomorrow, Tuesday 10th January 2012. Interesting to know their views on GMO. This is the beginning of a relationship with Cornell x…x
