Category: Events

  • NGO FORUM UNDER THE AEGIS OF PEACE CHANNEL

    NGO FORUM UNDER THE AEGIS OF PEACE CHANNEL, NEISSR AND NACWR CONDUCTED SEMINAR OF ARTICLE 371 (A)

    Seminar on Article 371(A) cum 1st general meeting of Govt Recognized NGO’s in Nagaland was conducted on 25th May at NEISSER Conference hall organized by Peace Channel, NEISSR, NACWR and NGO forum with an objective to impart the man concept of Article 371(A). The programme was chaired by Dr. Hasheto Chishi, director of Indigenous cultural Society. All together 107 participants attended for the programme.

    Speaking on the occasion the resource person Dr. Luhevi Achumi, District and Session Judge (Retd), Head GB, Luhevi Village shared on the legal perspective on Article 371 (A) stating that four special provision are provided to the Nagas under the Article 371(A) viz. Religious on social practices of the Nagas, Nagas customary law and procedure, administration of Civil and Communal justice involving Decision according to Naga Customary Law, Ownership and transfer of land and its resources, shall apply to the state of Nagaland by a resolution to decide; by the Nagaland Legislative Assembly, however he added that the special power given to the governor with respect to law and order and the provision under Article 245(2) has the power to over role the special provision under Article 371(A).

    He also elucidated that during the olden days the Naga customary laws were used in settling cases or issues yet the people have became ignorant and were not aware of the customary law.

    Mrs. Monalias Changkijan, editor Nagaland Page, Speaking on her perspective said Article 371(A) is completely silent with the economic factor. There is no provision under Article 371 (A) on how the state can formulate the economy of the state. She also mentioned that Article 371 (A) protects our culture, customary laws. She further mentioned that Article 371(A) does not have anything on electoral laws stating that nowhere it is mentioned that the village authority or the GB’s can select a candidate for election to the state assembly, which the Nagas are practicing which are contrary or against the people’s representative Act. She also mentions the Naga laws and practice that preclude women from political status, land ownership, inheritance and how Nagas are practicing patriarchal in its present form.

    She further elucidated that the Naga women are being marginalized for centuries yet only men are privy to resources from the state, central, clans, tribal, land ownership etc. she added that, the women will get economic empowerment and the political power only when their rights and entitlements are provided.

    Speaking on the beneficiaries’ perspective, the President, GB’s Federation, Mr. Salim Konyak stated on the journey of the Naga’s struggle and how the Article 371(A) came into being. He also added that the Nagas bought the Article 371 (A) with blood; this article has protected the rights of the Naga and from being exploited. However on development, this has hampered a lot as Nagas are setting on top of the government. He also question why Nagas got Article 371 (A) and what they were doing with it.

    Speaking on the Respondent perspective Mr. Savi Liegise, Former President Naga council stated that Article 371(A) is a legal matter, he also emphasis on the four special provision mentioned by Dr. Luhevi Achumi. He added that Article 371 (A) is as good as independence but it has not been implemented in any logic as none has tasted the Article 371 (A) in its true perspective. He also stated that Nagaland is under a serious thread as Article 371 (A) a veto power of the state legislative assembly and if not modified at the earliest, everything will change and there will be a revolution. He also justified that Article 371 (A) is not to wage war with the government but to safeguard the Nagas as a whole. 

    Speaking on the Observer perspective Adv. Limanokchet stated that Article 371 (A) is a living words and not just a written documents, he also emphasized on women issues, taxation issues, judicial over-reach, marriage act etc. Mrs. Nungshirenla Aier, Advisor Naga Women Council, also spoke on the rights of the women stating that women are so much limited to the kitchen and are looked down therefore women should be empowered to protect their own rights both in socio-political status.

    The whole programme was moderated by Dr. Fr. CP Anto, Director, Peace channel and Principal of NEISSR. He concluded the session with a challenged to each woman to come out of the cocoon and bring a changed. He also encouraged the participants to educate the people by educating themselves first. 

  • Graduation Day 2017

    Graduation Day celebrated with NEISSR Students.

  • NEISSR launched Clean India Campaign

    Cleanliness begins with self-responsibility and the desire to be clean

    North East Institute of Social Sciences and Research (NEISSR) launched an inaugural programme of Clean India Campaign organized by the IQAC Cell, NEISSR in collaboration with National Service Scheme (NSS), NEISSR with a Motto: Not Me but You at Peace Centre, Chumoukedima on 3rd October, 2022. Fr. Sajan Joseph, Director of Development Association of Nagaland (DAN) was the chief guest for the event.
    Dr. Fr. C.P Anto Principal of NEISSR and Director of Peace Channel in his welcome note emphasized on the importance of NSS and the core purpose to deliberate young boys and girls to rejuvenate their minds and to help the community needs at large. He encouraged the students by stating that one should not just be a kick starter but an active participant and agent in the society. He further added that as professional social workers we should be the master to heal and touch the life of the people with love and dignity.
    Speaking on the occasion, Chief guest Fr.Sajan Joseph, Director of Development Association of Nagaland, mentioned that being a part of NSS, every individual is entering into the new era of service with new responsibilities. He highlighted that clean India, is not a one day activity but it is something we need to inculcate in our everyday lives. He stressed on the importance of cleanliness by stating that cleanliness is the most important component in everyone’s life, one should not depend on others for cleanliness as it is our own responsibility to act when there is a need. Cleanliness and personal hygiene should start from us and from our own home. Every individual should have an equal responsibility to make our society and country a better place to live in clean and healthy environment. He concluded with a quote given by Mahatma Gandhi, “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others”.
    Earlier, the programme was chaired by Miss Juli Zhimomi, MSW 1st semester and an invocatory prayer by Miss Savirhu Domeh, BSW 1st Semester.
    Later, the programme ended with a vote of thanks by Miss. Irangsa Cerai, President Student Council, NEISSR followed by planting of saplings, beautification and cleanliness drive in the Institute campus.

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  • Inaugurating the Skill Me Programme

    The issue of Unemployability is more serious than unemployment in Nagaland

    While inaugurating the Skill Me Programme at
    North East Institute of Social Sciences and Research (NEISSR) on the 1st October, 2022, Dr. Fr. C.P. Anto, the principal NEISSR said that Nagaland is being such a small state hardly with 19 lakhs population and around 60% youth in it can easily manage them to employ if there is proper planning and collaboration with colleges, Govt and non-government organisations of the state and our youth need to be re-calibrated and trained to be empowered with employability skills. All our colleges in the state need to be focused to combat this menace of unemployment issues in collaboration with government and higher education institutions with other employing sectors in the state said Fr. Anto while launching the Skill Me Programme at NEISSR.
    He stressed on the importance of imparting theoretical knowledge we need to stress on life skills education as this can transform the individual, organization’s and society at large into value and skilled based society. He further stated that today’s system of education which focuses on academic achievement needs to be restructure to incorporate life skills that will help youths not just to survive but to thrive in a competitive world.
    Highlighting on the skills needed in 21st century, Fr. Lawrence Khing, the vice principal of NEISSR emphasized on developing and acquiring ten basic life skill viz., listening skills, effective communication skills, leadership skills, interpersonal skills, relationship management skills, planning and organizational skills, decision making skills, multiple intelligence skills, results orientation mindset, media based skills and competitive skills.
    Speaking on the occasion as special guest Rev. Sr. Pramila Lobo, the Director of ACID, mentioned the need for social workers to develop their communication skills as they deal with humans and their problems. She cited examples from varoius experiences where employing effective communication skills help solved problems. Effective communication skills as such is vital for social workers who deal constantly with the diverse and complex nature of human beings.
    Mr. Stephen Gangmeithe Assistant professor NEISSR and Mr Vincent Anthony Neikha Councillor at Shalom were resource persons during the training programme. Mr. Stephen Gangmei spoke on organization communication was shared by Mr. Stephen Gangmei Assistant, Professor NEISSR where he spoke organization communication. Mr. Vincent Anthony Neikha, a counsellor at Shalom Rehabilitation Centre who had more than 20 years of experience highlighted the kinds of communication skills required specifically when working in rehabilitation centre. He trained both MSW and BSW students on Rational Emotive Therapy (RET) ,a kind of therapy employed in de addiction centres. He emphasized the need to educate and create awareness on seeking professional help in helping people come out clean from substance abuse.
    As an action plan, the institute Skill Me department has decided to develop various employability skill on Saturdays to develop holistic development of students of Bachelor of Social Work BSW and Master of Social Work respectively.
    The programm ended with a vote of thanks by Miss Juli.

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  • The celebration of International day

    Dear peace lovers
    A warm welcome to all of you to the Peace Centre of Peace Channel and NEISSR for the celebration of International day of Peace on the 21st Sep2022.

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  • Debate and Extempore Speech Competition

    North East Institute of Social Sciences & Research (NEISSR)

    Debate and Extempore Speech Competition was organized by Art and Literary Club in collaboration with Student Council for Social Change based on the theme ‘Enhancing and Enriching Young Minds’. The title for the debate was “Should Abortion be Legalized”

    NEISSR has been providing ample opportunities to the students for organizing and participating in such kind of events. The main focus is to cater to the all-round development of the students.

    The Judges for the debate competition were Rev. Fr. Khing, Vice Principal, NEISSR, Mr. Nyamnyei Phom, (MSW-III Semester) and Ms. Khenishe Sumi (MSW-III Semester). For the Extempore Speech, the judges were Mr. Robert, Asst. Professor NEISSR, Ms. Zhovino (MSW-III Semester) and Mr. Hika (MSW-III Semester). The judging criteria were based on Analysis, Delivery and Comphrehension.

    The winners for the Debate Competition were Sister Rincy, (MSW- I Semester) from the motion group and Mr. Sushoka I Assumi, (MSW-III Semester) from the against group. Mr. Victor V Aye (MSW-III Semester) won the Extempore Speech Competition. All the participants presented themselves with great confidence, fervour and poise.

    NEISSR EXCEL IN KNOWLEDGE & SERVICE

    Venue : Peace Centre Hall, 7th Mile,Chümoukedima

    Date : 17th September, 2022

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  • Samaguri youth vouches to become “A Channel of Peace”

    Peace Channel conducted a session on “Peer Mediation” on 28th August 2022 with the youths of St. Joseph Church Samaguri aiming at making individuals understand the importance of resolving conflict through non-violent communication; it also aimed to make the communities and families a place of peace and promote harmonious living among all; to become a more healthy, positive, and safe learning environment by empowering students to manage conflict, transform relationships and enhance school climate. The resource person for the event was Ms. Toviholi, Coordinator Dimapur District. She spoke about Peer Mediation as a conflict resolution tool that will make Nagaland a model state for a peace in the country. She elucidated that Peer mediation is both a process and programme, where individuals of the same age-group facilitate resolving disputes between two people or small groups and how we as a youth have to play pivotal role in bringing change. She further gave a detailed explanation about Peer Mediation Forum (PMF), one of the major activities of Peace Channel with the youths. Peer Mediation Forum is a space where the members will be empowered to resolve conflict in their own lives, families and educational institutions and make them the messengers of peace in the conflict situations and prevent them in getting in to violent conflicts. The process of peer mediation will make the members to improve self-esteem, listening and critical thinking skills, and enhance the college climate for learning, as well as reduce disciplinary actions and fights. PMF should be able to intervene in issues related to social media, domestic violence, relationship difficulties/harassment, rumours and gossip, cheating and stealing, gang fight, racial and cultural confrontations, vandalism, classroom or extracurricular disputes, bullying, minor assaults and fighting. Thus, she concluded her session by saying that the ultimate objective of all the PMF is to make the educational institutions, communities and families a place of peace and promote harmonious living among all.

    The program concluded with the forum vouching to become a channel of Peace, to promote and share about peace towards the achievement of 2030 vision of peace movement.

  • “Nagaland needs more Professional Social Workers”

    Dr. Antoly Swu

    “Nagaland needs more Professional Social Workers” who will be able to bring positive changes in the life of our people”

    The North East Institute of Social Sciences and Research today celebrated the 8th Freshers’ Day on 26th of August 2022 organised by the NEISSR fraternity. Dr. Antoly Swu, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dimapur grace the occasion as chief guest. Speaking on the occasion the chief guest reiterated the importance of professional social work for bettering the life of people in the society especially in times when social interaction and mental health remains new challenges in post Covid-19 scenarios. She also said we need more social workers to address the social issues and find strategic solutions to compact the issues of our communities. She also congratulated and appreciated the students for choosing NEISSR the professional college for fulfilling their dreams. She concluded her message with a powerful message that we all need to work hard to achieve the dreams and , “there is no substitute for hard work. The occasion also marked the induction of the first batch of Bachelor in Social Work. Seniors welcome 125 new students across MSW and BSW courses. Fr. Lawrence Khing, Vice Principal and Administrator, NEISSR welcome and blessed the program. Fr. C.P. Anto, the Principal of NEISSR addressed the freshers by congratulating and welcoming them to the NEISSR fraternity to explore and find their real dreams. He stressed the importance of materialising dreams into reality. ” it’s a place as social workers find real meaning to start their mission for the communities. He also stressed on the uniqueness of the institute and professional progressive circles. In the second session Mr & Miss Fresher was conducted and the title went to Miss. Juli Zhimomi and Mr. James Quinker.The program ended with a prayer by Fr. Robin Thomas, Asst.

  • Mr. James Phanungkiu as ‘Mr. Fresher’ and Miss Juli Zhimomi as ‘Miss Fresher’

    North East Institute of Social Sciences & Research (NEISSR), 2022

    North East Institute of Social Sciences & Research organized its 8th Annual Freshers’ Day on 26th of August, 2022 at Peace Centre Auditorium, Chümoukedima. During the Occasion, Mr. James Phanungkiu and Miss Juli Zhimomi were crowned as Mr. & Miss Fresher, 2022 respectively.

    The selection process included different rounds namely introduction, traditional, questioning and coronation. The Judges were Dr. Abel Ariina, Asst. Prof., NEISSR and Ms. Elizabeth Pojar, Asst. Prof., NEISSR. Speaking skill, level of confidence, body language and presence of mind were taken into account.

    Mr. Shalozu Kath, ‘Mr. Fresher’, 2021 and Miss Zhovino Kechü, ‘Miss Fresher’, 2021 felicitated the winners.

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  • NEISSR Anthem Competition

    NEISSR: “PEACE AND PROGRESS THROUGH MUSIC”

    North East Institute of Social Sciences and Research (NEISSR), Chumukedima conducted NEISSR Anthem Competition. This is the first of its kind with innovative and collaborative realities. The programme was organized by the Music Club in collaboration with Students Council for Social Change. Mr. Kossam Konyak chaired the programme. Ms. Rovikhono Pucho invoked God’s blessings. Mr. Pezangulie Suokhrie delivered welcome and key note address. He emphasized the power of music in everyone’s life. Peace can be promoted in and around us by means of music. He further added that the power of music lies in its ability to change and make people feel certain to connect and bring us together. Earlier, Sir Stephen Gangmei briefed the importance of the day to all the participants Clubs. 7 Clubs took the stage, namely Music Club, Art and Literary Club, Blood Donors Club, Cultural Club, Disaster Management Club, Media Club, and Social Club. Fr. Khing, Dr. Abel Ariana, and Dr. Lily Sangpui judged the performance of the day. Music Club took the first place followed by Cultural Club and Art and Literary Club.

    Dr. Fr. C.P Anto, Principal, NEISSR appreciated all the participants towards greater heights in music. He encouraged the students by citing numerous talented individuals in the world of music. He specified Nagaland as a State with beautiful voices across the hills and rivers. He strongly emphasized the need to promote folk song among young students. The programme ended with a note of thanks from Mr Daiguang. Ms Tsulula K. proposed the vote of thanks.

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