Oli’s expedition was a collaborative investigation into how education policy shapes Adivasi identity, culture, and power. Working closely with collaborators from tribal communities, the expedition ethically documented students’ lived experiences within residential institutions.

Oli explored how residential schooling influences Adivasi identity, wellbeing and community relationships, and through collaborative, place-based documentation, examined the intersection of education policy, cultural continuity, and development, with a view to contributing to wider debates on governance and appropriate education models.

Supported by the family and friends of Elodie Sandford.