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Name and Description	Nation	Location
Shung Ye Museum Formosan Aborigines		Asia
Austronesian people began to arrive in Taiwan around 6,000 years ago, giving rise to the indigenous culture that still exists in the Central Mountain Range and along the eastern coastal areas of the island. Among the 19 tribes remaining nowadays, nine have managed to preserve their distinct customs and languages relatively well. These nine tribes are the Saisiat, Atayal, Tsou, Bunun, Ami, Rukai, Puyuma, Paiwan, and Yami. The brand-new Shung Ye Museum of Formosan Aborigines houses a refined collection of 1,000 artifacts, mainly from these nine tribes. First of its kind in Taiwan, the museum is also dedicated to preserving indigenous culture and enhancing understanding among the different ethnic groups.
A Brief History of the Ainu People (Japan)	Ainu	Asia
by Koichi Kaizawa (from NativeNet)
About Tibet		Asia
Information on visiting Tibet. Embassies, Health, Language, Visas, Weather, News and 1,000's of links.
Adarshila		Asia
Adarshila is a nonprofit school for Adivasi children in Madhya Pradesh. Adivasis are India's indigenous people and the majority do not have access to a good education, if any.
Akha Heritage Foundation	Akha	Asia
The goal of this web site is to expose the fact that the Akha lack in human rights, their land is being taken by business and forestry interests, their children are being taken from the villages by American backed missions, further speeding their eviction from the mountains. Alternate URL: Ahka.org
Akha Heritage Foundation	Akha	Asia
A not-for-profit, non-religiously or politically-affiliated, grassroots organization dedicated to improving the life-threatening realities that confront the Akha of 300 plus mountain villages in northen Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, China and Vietnam. We believe that the annhilation of a culture is not only a complete disregard of a very basic human right, but a tragedy suffered by the world at large and its future generations, as already experienced countless times throughout history. The Akha are a unique people with deep, rich traditions which are on the verge of being completely destroyed, and we are in the process of trying to uphold for them the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact		Asia
AIPP is crucial for indigenous peoples in Asia in fostering closer cooperation and solidarity among themselves, restoring and revitalizing their indigenous systems including social and cultural institutions, gaining control over their ancestral homeland, and determining their own development and future.
Asian Indigenous Women: Country Reports		Asia
from the First Indigenous Women's Conference, Baguio City, The Philippines (1993)
ATAYAL		Asia
A "voice" for the indigenous tribes of Taiwan: dedicated to a mission of empowering the indigenous tribes of Taiwan by providing modern multimedia tools and organizing empowering cultural projects.
ATAYAL - The worldwide voice of the indigenous tribes of Taiwan		Asia
The worldwide voice of the indigenous tribes of Formosa. ATAYAL, Inc. is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to providing a "voice" for the indigenous tribes of Taiwan. (Formosa)
Bali Bead Shop		Asia
Online Shop for Bali Sterling Silver Beads & Findings. Silver beads, bead caps, silver spacers, barrel beads, headpins, clasps & toggles. All are handcrafted in Bali and shipped directly to your country of destination. We are offering a personal, friendly and prompt service to our customers. The web site is updated regularly. Please check it out often to see what we have added. Wholesaler - Retailer - Manufacturer.
Bangladesh Ecotours		Asia
suggested nation: Mru We are a locally owned and operated ecotour group specializing in homestays in remote (and not so remote) Mru, Khumi, Tanchangya, Tripuri, Chakma villages in the Chittagong hilltracts near the Burmese border. We work as a liason between the tourists and the hosts
Bastar a tourist place		Asia
District Bastar of Chhatisgarh (India) is very beautiful place situated at height of nearly 2500-3000 feet.
Chiangmaicraft-traditional handmade Thai crafts/gifts		Asia
Chiangmaicraft is based in the northern city of Chiang Mai in Thailand.We supply and export traditional handcrafts and gifts to all areas of the world. All our crafts are made locally by skilled artisans using only the best quality materials.Most of our artisans have had the "gift" passed down to them generation after generation.
Dandiya Zone		Asia
Everything about the navratri festival and the most happening 'Dandia' events worldwide. Also dandiya tips, latest fashions, songs and lyrics.
Degar Website		Asia
Montagnard Web Site. A site about the indigenous people known colectively in French word Montagnard.
Denotified and Nomadic Tribes of India		Asia
The so-called "denotified" and nomadic tribes of India comprise a large and diverse group of indigenous people. Originally "notified" as born criminals in 1871, they were "denotified" after India's independence in 1947. They were originally labelled criminal due to their nomadic lifestyle. People who traditionally lived by collecting food from forests became hardened criminals with the stroke of a bureaucrat's pen. The stigma of having been labelled criminal still clings to them to this day.
Discovering Taiwan's indigenous culture in the heart of Taipei		Asia
About 6,000 years ago, Taiwan's first inhabitants arrived, most likely from the southeast of China. These aboriginal tribes, now distributed mainly among Taiwan's mountainous areas and along the East Coast, have for many years struggled to prevent the disappearance of their languages and traditions. Today, due to government intervention and education, there is increasing interest in Taiwan's aboriginal culture. For those wanting to learn about the island's Aborigines, a good place to start is the Shung Ye Museum of Formosan Aborigines in Taipei.
East Timor		Asia
An Information Service on East Timor / Timor Loro Sae, provided by the University of Coimbra, Portugal
East West Kimono Gallery		Asia
A Japanese vintage Kimono gallery illustrates and annotates Japanese cultural textile art. East West Kimono promotes and encourages improved international understanding through articles, visual and performing art.
Explore Central Asia		Asia
Country information - Uzbekistan , Turkmenistan , Azerbaidjan , Iran.
Gecko Villa		Asia
Gecko Villa is loacted in the heart of "Isaan", or Thailand's Northeast. This sustaibanle tourism project aims to encourage visitors to visit this undiscvovered region in one of Thailand's poorest areas, often shunned by central Thais. Gecko Villa offers a large country house for holiday rent set among the rice fields of Isaan, complete with a private swimming pool. Guests are encouraged to explore and experience the loacl area, with its unique dialect, geography, cuisine and traditions, and your hosts will be delighted to help you to discover and live their traditional way of life.
Green Step - Bangladesh ....... Children, Women, Environment and Civic Rights		Asia
Official site of a Youth voluntary organization of Bangladesh.
Hilltribes in Northern Thailand		Asia
Hmong Homepage	Hmong	Asia
The WWW Hmong Homepage is a volunteer effort bringing together a collection the Internet-based resources related to Hmong news and current-events, issues, history, publications, and culture.
IMAGES OF CHINA		Asia
A photographic journey with China many ethnic minority groups throughout the country
Indian Tiger Welfare Society		Asia
Official website of ITWS is an India based welfare society formed for noble cause to create awareness amoung people to protect tigers and cat breeds. It provides information about the society, various wildlife conservations, national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, tiger reserves and wildlife organizations in India.
Indianetzone		Asia
Indianetzone free encyclopedia on India with thousands of articles on various subjects related to India
indianfamilyroots		Asia
Indianfamilyroots.com offers an opportunity to create, update and preserve your familytree & family History online, find lost family links and share ancestral anecdotes.
indiawelfarestat.com		Asia
Statistical Data about Provident Fund, Employee Staff Insurance and Labour Welfare Schemes in India and its States
Indigenous people of the Mentawai Islands, Indonesia		Asia
General and detailed ethnographic information and resources relating to the indigenous people of the Mentawai Islands, West Indonesia.
Inner Mongolia Museum		Asia
The Inner Mongolia Museum is located in Huhhot, Inner Mongolia, China. The museum houses an exquisite collection of items dating from Pre-historic to modern times. Most of the pieces are concerned with the Altaic Cultures and cultures found in the area of what is today Northern China.
Kamat's Potpourri		Asia
A number of resources including pictures, interviews, and articles on the native people of India. Includes list of tribes, tribal communities, and cultures.
Karen of Burma & Thailand	Karen	Asia
Khama of Thai-Laotian border	Khama	Asia
Khmer Kampuchea Krom		Asia
South Viet Nam's indigenous peoples.
Khmer Kampuchea Krom		Asia
For and by the people of Kampuchea Krom - The indigenous people of South Vietnam
Khmer Krom Recipes by Mylinh		Asia
Khmer Krom Recipes from Kampuchea Krom which is currently known as southern of Vietnam
Kurdistan	Kurdistan	Asia
Kurdistan (Turkey)- photographs by Zbigniew Kosc
Lahu of China, Myanmar, Laos and northern Thailand	Lahu	Asia
Lawa of Thailand	Lawa	Asia
Lisu of China, Myanmar, & Northern Thailand	Lisu	Asia
Mae Lan Kham Community Forest, Samoeng, Thailand	Karen	Asia
There is a history of racism in Thai society toward the tribal peoples that judges them to be primitive despoilers of the forests. This is ironic since the only forests left in Thailand are where the tribal peoples live. The Paganyaw have declared their �land ethic� in a written form: a �Declaration of the Rights and Responsibilities of Forest Communities.�
Manuskrip Ayik Sadat		Asia
Contains poetry, essays, and links about Indonesian literature and culture.
Marla Mallett Textiles		Asia
Textile folk art from around the world--embroideries, ikats, batiks, tapestry kilim rugs, and other weavings from Turkey, Egypt, Azerbaijan, Iran, China, Indonesia, India, The Congo, Panama, Peru and Bolivia. 1400 photos illustrate a variety of textile topics.
Mlabri of Thailand	Mlabri	Asia
Naga Vigil Human Rights Group		Asia
nagalim.nl	Naga	Asia
A support site for the Naga Peoples of Nagalim who have been resisting invasion since 2953 and actively fought against india for independence. Now peace talks are held since five years, but the giant India will not give access to press rto cover the atrocities that have been committed. An isolated nation that needs our full support.
Namgar: Buryat Music	Buryat	Asia
Namgar and her group revive genres of Buryat folklore that is becoming extinct at its motherland Aga Buryat Okrug in South Siberia, near the Russia's border with Mongolia and China. You can download samples and learn more about Buryat cultural heritage.
North East Forum for Indigenous People (NEFIP)		Asia
Mission Statement: To gather and produce document and disseminate information about the contemporary situations of indigenous peoples and issues. To give funding guidance in areas of basic health care, HIV/Aids, sanitation, Safe water drinking, and child care to the indigenous population. To educate the indigenous peoples about environment degradation and its preventive measures. (... more mission statement on the website)
Official Website of Nepal Thami Society		Asia
This is the official website of Nepal Thami Society which is the umbrella organization of all Thami people living in Nepal. Thami is one of the highly marginalized indigenous people among 59 indigenous groups living in Nepal.
Oriental Institute Map Series - ancient Near East		Asia
Egypt, Sudan, The Levant, Syria, Turkey, Iraq, and Iran, locating primary archaeological sites, modern cities, and river courses set against a plain background.
Oriental Institute Research Archives		Asia
The Research Archives of the Oriental Institute is a non-circulating collection of books and other publications relating to the ancient Near East for the reference and research of Oriental Institute faculty, staff, students and members. Its materials span the history of the ancient Near East from prehistoric times through the Late Antique period and reflect the interests and work of its users and benefactors. It is not a part of the University of Chicago Library System; the existence of a book, journal or series in the Research Archives bears no relationship to the holdings of the University of Chicago Library System.
Palong of Thailand	Palong	Asia
Patalkot		Asia
This site tell you all about Patalkot and its native people, Bharia and Gonds, about their lifestyle also find environmental and botanical research work done by Dr Deepak Acharya.
Preserving Taiwan's Indigenous Languages and Cultures		Asia
by Feng-fu Tsao, Kokugakuin University. In Taiwan, as in many other parts of the world, indigenous languages and cultures are quickly being diluted because of the fast expansion of the majority language in the country. Recently in Taiwan as well as in some other places, people have learned the hard way to see things differently.
Report to UN by Taroko People of Taiwan (1997)	Taroko	Asia
"Our Experience of the Incursion of Cement Companies onto the Land of the Taroko People, Hwalien, Taiwan" by Igung Shiban (Tien Chun-Chou)
Save Tibet - International Campaign		Asia
Today, the movement to help Tibetans is growing, as public awareness, and public outrage builds. World governments are beginning to recognize the atrocities, and to address them. But Tibet is entirely dependent on grass-roots support, and we need your help.
Sawnet - South Asian Women's Network		Asia
Sawnet (South Asian Women's NETwork) is a forum for those interested in South Asian women's issues.
Scholarships in India		Asia
International Scholarships for indian students to study abroad
Scholarships in India		Asia
International Scholarships for indian students to study abroad
seshendra: visionary poet of the millennium		Asia
Seshendra sarma, a fellow of the central sahitya academy, a rare honor reserved �For the immortals of the literature� is a colossus of modern Indian poetry. This site presents his poems from his latest anthology of poems "From Word to century". These poems touch upon all major developments of the century in a poignant style.
Sri Lanka Insider Tours		Asia
Sri Lankan run ecotour group specializing in homestays and local transport in urban and rural towns and villages in Sri Lanka. Our tour is designed in collaboration with the Sri Lankan Ecotourism Foundation, enabling us to develop long term relationships between the tourists and the hosts.
Stories of Bastar Travel	Ioway	Asia
Traveler Kamat goes to a remote village in Central India to study the tribals and wonders who is the civilized one.
Taiwan Aboriginal Rights Webpage		Asia
The Taiwan Aboriginal Rights Webpage is a collection of articles and links dealing with Taiwan's Aboriginal peoples' histories and present day struggles.
Tamil Electronic Library		Asia
a very comprehensive collection of resources on Tamil language, literature, and culture
Tamil Electronic Library	Tamil	Asia
a very comprehensive collection of resources on Tamil language, literature, and culture
Tamilnation	Tamil	Asia
Extensively annotated guide to Tamil related resources
Templeinfo - Information about indian temples		Asia
Complete information about temples in India and Hindu culture.
thai house resort		Asia
The phu thai are a tribe of people that originate from Lao and settled in Isaan thailand. There are villages of Phu along and close to the Mekong river. There culture is colorful, they are farmers and foragers. They also weave cotton and the cuisine is just wonderful.
The Hundu Universe		Asia
This Hindu Universe is for Hindus everywhere. It includes a Timeline of 'Indian History Corrected of British Distortions'.
The Korowai of Irian Jaya	Korowai	Asia
The Treehouse peoples of Irian Jaya - The Korowai These peoples live up in the trees till 50 meters from the ground. till today they use stoneaxes, bonknives and bow and arrow. A Mission from netherland are not far away. They try to bring them religion and modern live.
Thins of Northern Thailand	Thins	Asia
Third World Network		Asia
The Third World Network is an independent non-profit international network of organizations and individuals involved in issues relating to development, the Third World and North- South issues. The TWN's international secretariat is based in Penang, Malaysia.
Tibet Online		Asia
Tibet Online is operated by the international Tibet Support Group community, providing information on the plight of Tibet and serving as a virtual community space for the movement. This movement is dedicated to bringing about substantive negotiations without preconditions between the Chinese and Tibetan Governments, so that they can find a solution which will bring an end to the suffering of the Tibetan people, in accordance with the people's right to self-determination.
Tibetan Cultural Region Directory		Asia
Award-winning extensive listing of websites for all things Tibetan. Arranged in 21 categories with over 1,000 sites listed.
Tibetan Plateau Project (TPP)		Asia
Tibetan Women's Association		Asia
Tibetan Women's Association is a non-governmental organization based in Dharamsala, India and has over 37 branches in India and abroad. Amongst the major concerns of the Organization are: Violations of Tibetan Women's Rights in Tibet, especially their reproductive rights. Increasing torture and imprisonment of Tibetan women. Discrimination against Tibetans in education, health and employment in Tibet.
traveliteindia		Asia
Indian Tour Operator offering daily departure tours to Rajasthan, Agra, taj mahal, Jaipur, udaipur. Tribal tours.
Tribals of Chotanagpur	Chotanagpur	Asia
TRIBALZONE is a place for all Chotanagpur tribals , regardless of blood quantum, to "gather" and to heal, and share their unique cultures, artistic talents and rich heritage.
Tribe-Asia		Asia
Specializing in indigenous arts and handicrafts from Taiwan. This site is dedicated to raising awareness of Taiwan's indigenous culture including related issues, arts and travel. Online store offers handicrafts from mostly individual and family-run workshops.
Tripuri people of India		Asia
Turkcestan	Turkic	Asia
Orientaal's links to Turkic languages Knowing Turkish, you only have to make a relatively small effort to understand other Turkic languages such as Azeri, Turkmen, Tatar, Uzbek, Kazakh, Kyrgyz. The best way to achieve this is by reading (and listening to) documents in these languages. This page wants to provide you with the opportunity to get in contact with Turkic languages on the Web. Documents are selected solely from a linguistic point of view.
UNESCO Redbook on Endangered languages in Northeast Asia		Asia
Juha Janhunen divided languages into seven categories, which he called (i) extinct, (ii) moribund or extinct, (iii) moribund, (iv) endangered or moribund, (v) endangered, (vi) potentially endangered, and (vii) not endangered languages.
United Khmer Krom		Asia
The United Khmer Krom Non-profit organization is established to serve the Indigenous Khmer Krom people now living in Northern California.
UygurWorld	Uygur	Asia
Overview, links and images of the culture, history and demographics of the Uygur ethnic minority of China. Includes general information relating to Xinjiang China, put together by Stephen Sullivan.
Vietnam Lexicography Center		Asia
A non-governmental scientific-technological institution Our Publications Information on Lexicography How to order E-mail: vietlex@fpt.vn URL: http://www.vietlex.com.vn Established: 1993 Director: Hoang Phe The Center has the following tasks: - To promote systematic research into lexicography (Vietnamese and general); - Research and application of computational lexicography for dictionary making; - Compilation and publication of various kinds of language dictionaries and reference books; - Training of dictionary compilers and lexicographers.
vimoksha - Indian classical music and dance portal		Asia
Information on Indian classical, percussion, fusion music and dance. Teachers and institutions of classical performing arts.
Western Yugur Steppe	Uygur	Asia
The Western Yugur or Yellow Uygur people are a small Turkic speaking community, living in the province of Gansu in China.
Women in the Ancient Near East		Asia
A Select Bibliography of Recent Sources in The Oriental Institute Research Archives Compiled by Terry G. Wilfong
World Future Society		Asia
suggested nation: INDIA Women's Feature Service (WFS), is an International news/features syndicate headquartered in New Delhi, India, specializes in articles on development issues from a gender perspective. It is a 15-year- old organization with clients in the mainstream media in India and abroad, having writers in 40 countries - India as well as other countries in Asia, and the regions of Latin America, Africa, Europe and North America.
www.beadsjpm.com		Asia
Out of India. We are leading manufactures and exporters in all types of beads. We exports all types of Beads, Buttons, Charms & Findings (Glass Beads & Pendants, Seed, Cateye, Metal, Hollow Metal, Sterling Silver, Semiprecious, Bone, Chemical, Wooden, Clay Beads, Mother of Pearl, Kashmiri Beads all types of Findings in Metal, Brass, Alloy and Sterling Silver). Our Beads are high quality in very reasonable rates. Any beads can be made in any colour of your choice, and you can select the colours from our colour chart shown in our above website.
Yao of China, Vietnam, Laos and Thailand	Yao	Asia
ZOHOPE FOUNDATION		Asia
A non-partison, not-for-profit making organization, ZOHOPE fOUNDATION believe healthy societies rely fundamentally on respect for individual rights, the vitality of communities, and a celebration of diversity. Mission to advance the work of progressive organizations and individuals for peace, justice, economic opportunity, human rights, democracy and environmental sustainability in Zoram.
ZONET		Asia
E-mail discussion group of the Zo(mi) indegenous peoples. The Zo peoples are in the northeast India, Bangladesh and in the nortwest part of Burma/Myanmar