Archbishop Leopoldo Girelli, Apostolic Nuncio to India and Nepal, emphasized the wisdom and values of Indigenous communities as models for modern societies during his address at the Asian Forum on Celebrating Synodality and Indigenous Living Traditions in the Asian Church, which was held at the National Conference & Resource Center in Kathmandu, Nepal, from November 10 to 16, 2024.
Holy Cross Brothers laid the foundation for a technical school, hostel, and Brothers' Residence on November 10, 2024, as part of a project to provide Indigenous students with education, skills, and a safe, nurturing community environment.
Don Bosco Catholic Church, Kalyani, observed a joyful celebration of Adivasi Divas (indigenous day) and National Youth Sunday in the eastern Indian state of West Bengal on August 20.
At the UN climate conference in November 2022, River Above Asia Oceania Ecclesial Network (RAOEN), and Ecojesuit will organize a two-day virtual event on “Culture-based solutions: indigenous responses to biodiversity challenges.”
