Adivasi Lives Matter trains 42 tribal creators in Tuensang

Morung Express News
Longpang | August 26

Adivasi Lives Matter concluded a four-day digital storytelling and content creation workshop, “Adivasi Awaaz,” in Longpang, Tuensang district, training 42 tribal participants in mobile photography, videography, video editing and digital advocacy.

The workshop was held from August 21 to 24 at the House of Hope and brought together tribal youth, students, community leaders, social workers and aspiring content creators.

The programme aimed to strengthen indigenous storytelling by equipping participants with the skills to document their history, culture, traditional knowledge and development challenges from their own perspectives.

Documentary filmmaker Deepak Bara of Ranchi led the training along with the Adivasi Lives Matter team comprising Nitesh Mahto, Tongpang Longchar, Tumlesh Neti and Rahul Hembrom.

Sessions covered mobile photography and videography, story development and scripting, video editing using mobile applications, and content production for social media platforms, including Reels, Shorts and short-form documentaries.

Participants also received training in digital advocacy, community-driven storytelling, content monetisation and freelance media opportunities.

Organisers said the workshop sought not only to preserve tribal culture and heritage but also to create opportunities for sustainable livelihoods and digital entrepreneurship through ethical content creation.

The 42 participants represented eight tribal communities, including Chang, Sangtam, Konyak, Ao, Chakhesang, Khiamniungan and Sumi communities, along with two participants from the Karbi community who travelled from Diphu in Karbi Anglong, Assam.

Participants said the workshop gave them a better understanding of the technical aspects of content creation, including photography principles and digital consent. Sessions on vlogging, identifying content niches and the use of artificial intelligence tools also addressed challenges faced by emerging digital creators.

Discussions during the workshop also focused on indigenous movements, environmental protection, traditional war cries and cultural preservation, encouraging participants to remain connected to their roots while engaging with the digital world.

Adivasi Lives Matter said it will continue to support tribal storytellers in shaping their own narratives, preserving their heritage and exploring sustainable opportunities in media and digital content creation.