Yimkhiung Nagas: Polity and Social Life

YIMKHIUNG NAGAS: POLITY AND SOCIAL LIFE is a descriptive outline of what Yimkhiung tribe is all about. The traditional and cultural heritage together with their social, political and economic status manifest their uniqueness as a Naga tribe. The book provides an intellectual journey from the migration stories to the fabrics of social organization. British rule, Western education, Christianity and government policies have been influencing Yimkhiung Nagas in becoming what they are with a vivid difference from what they were. What is the thread of continuity from the past through the present? The intellectual quests lay the foundation for the content! The researching thrust, as a participant observer, adds worth to the book.

Dr. Fr. Francis Cheerangal is a Catholic priest of the Diocese of Kohima, Nagaland, and an educator by life. A native of Kerala and committed to serve in Nagaland since 1988, he pioneered community welfare programs and educational projects at Shamator and Chessore over a decade. Yimkhiung Nagas fondly call him Fr. Yimso as named by Mr. Showuba, Head G.B., Shamator. Having served in various capacities and different places in the state, he has been the Principal, St. Xavier College, Jalukie, since 07.07.17. He was awarded Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) by Nagaland University and holds academic degrees in Sociology, Education, Philosophy and Theology. The honorary certification by Global Ethics Forum, Switzerland, United States Department of State (International Leaders in Education Program), Department of School Education, Government of Nagaland (District Teacher Award), Catholic Mission League, Kerala (Mission Award) and others acknowledge and applaud his genuine and generous contributions towards the progress and development of the people of Nagaland.