Traditional Knowledge Archives

Cultural practices in Altai

December 2nd, 2020

Foreground shaman performing ceremony among a group of people in Altai, Russia

This page introduces important concepts and traditions that are specific to Greater Altai.

Gathering of Indigenous Leaders in Hawaii

October 20th, 2016

Some of our delegation during the Congress. Photo by Toby McLeod.

Traveling from deep in the center of the Eurasian landmass to the Hawaiian Islands in the middle of the Pacific Ocean

2015 Land of the Snow Leopard festival

July 10th, 2015

Since its inception in 2009, this Festival has expanded into a popular youth-centered environmental movement with schoolchildren coming from as far away as Mongolia.

Space for artists and entrepreneurs

April 23rd, 2015

Master saddlemaker doing fine handwork in his workshop. He's warmly dressed with a knit cap.

One of the biggest challenges for artists in remote villages is being isolated from other artists, and the Center for Folk Arts and Crafts provides that connectivity necessary for business and creative success.

Visit with an Altaian artisan

December 1st, 2014

35+ artisans have come together in the village of Kupchegen to form a cooperative venture

A Conversation with Danil Mamyev

October 29th, 2014

This year The Altai Project has had the pleasure to spend time more time than usual with our partner, Danil Mamyev. He kindly agreed to answer a few questions about his work.