DIMAPUR — The three-day bootcamp organised by the Tribal Design Forum (TDF) at ‘The Heritage’ in Kohima, to collaboratively explore how art, design and technology can benefit the tribal communities of Nagaland, concluded on October 4. In a press release, the TDF media coordinator stated that the final day of the bootcamp concluded with insightful discussions on tribal art, skills, technology, tourism, and policy design. The session commenced with a brief introduction by Anupam Purti, a TDF member, who emphasised the forum’s role in connecting tribal communities across India with global experts. The day also witnessed the screenings of music video ‘Quiet a story’ by Takar Nabam, documentaries ‘Laitiam’ by Lapdiang Artimal Syiem and ‘The lost art of artisanal textiles’ by Chentei Khiammnungan and music video ‘Rukom ka Ri’ by Rida and The Musical Folk. The talks and presentation sessions included topics like intellectual property, self designed education and Nagaland’s textile traditions and crafts. The first session on intellectual property featured Hetvi Trivedi, a GI expert from the World Intellectual Property Organisation, who discussed the significance of IP rights for tribal communities. She provided an overview of India’s IP law framework and its application in protecting tribal art and culture....