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For centuries the Nagas were a well knot people with strong social cohesion, holding fast to the values of their community and solidarity, harmony witnh nature, and capable of strong corporate action. Their society and culture were based on true democratic principles, honestry, truthfulness, and faithfulness. They valued a person not in terms of material possessions or wealth but on moral and ethical standards with integrity. To them traditional religion, individual lfie,a nd community life were inseparable. Politically, the Nagas had a well organised administrative system under which citizens enjoyed stability and security without the interference of outside powers. Socially and religiously, they had their own community values and traditonal beleifs that left on one an irreligious person or an individual. Egalitarianism was their way of life. There was no super-ordinate or sub-ordiante person. Economically, they were self-sufficient with no greed for more beyond their needs. Life was in its totality and originality without mass environmental destruction. About Author : Inato Shikhu is a native of Aotsakilimi village in Zunheboto Diistrict. He was born to Yekheto and Kiyeli shikhu in July 1980. He has M.Phil. Degree in Intercultural Studies from NCIU, Florida, USA, New Zealand Camputs, Auckland, and is presently residing in Auckland, New Zealand. Contents : ForewordPrefaceAcknowledgementsAbbreviationsList of Tables and IllustrationsThe Origin and the Early Historical Life of the Nagas Who are the Nagas? What is Culture?Major Encounter and their ImpactsA Case Study: With Special Reference to Maori as a Colonised and Minority Group of People in New ZealandRe-discovery and Visions Towards Re-building of Naga Cultural ValuesConcluding RemarksGlossaryAdditional GlossaryBibliographyWebliography

For centuries the Nagas were a well knot people with strong social cohesion, holding fast to the values of their community and solidarity, harmony witnh nature, and capable of strong corporate action. Their society and culture were based on true democratic principles, honestry, truthfulness, and faithfulness. They valued a person not in terms of material possessions or wealth but on moral and ethical standards with integrity. To them traditional religion, individual lfie,a nd community life were inseparable. Politically, the Nagas had a well organised administrative system under which citizens enjoyed stability and security without the interference of outside powers. Socially...  Read More