The Naga Journey | Kahuto Chishi Sumi | DOT Talks Seminar
Channel: Tetso College
Date: 2022-09-30

DOT Talks in collaboration with the Department of Political Science is proud to present 'The Naga Journey: Need of Realism and Reinvention', the first inaugural seminar in the DOT Talks Seminar Series 'New Nagaland - A Step Forward' with resource speaker Kahuto Chishi Sumi, Social Activist & Gaon Bura of Hevishe Village.

About the Seminar: This seminar seeks to shed light on the etymological derivation of the word, “Naga”, and how Tribes should be classified as Nagas. It will examine the impact of modern culture, religion, society and government brought about by Colonialism, Christianity, Education, Nationalism, Democracy and Self-Government on the Modern day Naga people.

About the Speaker: Kahuto Chishi Sumi did his schooling from St. Edmund’s College (School Dept.), Shillong, Meghalaya, studied at Science College, Kohima and graduated from Fazl Ali College, Mokokchung. Grandson of Xhekepu Sema, Chief (G.B.) of Lokobo Village, who risked British Colonial Government displeasure, by granting permission to the American Baptist Missionary, Bengt Ivar Anderson, to set up the first Sumi Christian Centre at Aizuto; he is the sixth and youngest son of Nivukhu Sema, a pioneer of Mokokchung Town; who was instrumental in establishing the Town Higher Secondary School, Fazl Ali College, Sumi High School and Nivukhu High School. Sumi is presently Chief (G.B.) of Hevishe Village, established by his father in 1969, while his elder brother, Inato Chishi, continues as Chief (G.B.) of Lokobo Village.

Date: 23rd September 2022
Time: 10:00 AM
Venue: Auditorium