Call for Papers: 5 Young Graduate Meet Indigeneity in the Global South, 10-12 September 2025

School of Humanities and Social Sciences IIT Mandi

This interdisciplinary conference seeks to examine and redefine the concept of indigeneity, transcending fixed, state-centric definitions. Besides, the event aims to illuminate the complex realities of Indigenous communities in the Global South by incorporating insights from history, sociology, literary studies, demography, and economics. Building on scholarly work that critiques colonial and imperial frameworks, the conference will focus on themes of Indigenous knowledge systems, resistance movements, demographic inequities, and economic marginalization. Furthermore, it will emphasize the importance of Indigenous agency in reclaiming land, language, and cultural sovereignty, and envisioning self-determined futures.

Submission Guidelines:

Abstracts should be 250-300 words, outlining the research question, methodology, and main arguments. Keywords: Please include 5 relevant keywords.
Author Information:
Include your full name, institutional affiliation, and contact details.
Submission Format (Abstract): All submissions should be in Times New Roman, 12pt font, double-spaced, and in PDF format.
Deadline for Abstract Submission: 06 June 2025
Link: https://forms.gle/5PFKmiWT41vMKK9L9
Intimation of Acceptance: 30 June 2025
Full Paper Submission: 08 August 2025
Conference Format and Venue: The in-person component will be hosted at IIT Mandi, Himachal Pradesh.
Registration Fee: Rs. 3000/- (includes conference kit, accommodation, and meals).
Registration Deadline: 18 July 2025