“Ker Say Choo Ler-a Khoh May, Pgakenyaw Choo Leu-Ah Pho Ahlee” “A horse draws its strength from its hooves. But humans draw their strength from their children.” Proverb of Karen Indigenous Peoples “Many young people have to leave their community to study or to work in the city. As a result, they become alienated from …
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The Amchis have been contributing significantly to public healthcare in the remote mountains of Nepal. Amchi tradition has been the most reliable means of ensuring good health of indigenous communities for generations. In many parts of Nepal, Amchis are the sole healthcare providers. However, due to rising influence of the western medicines and migration of …
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This case study unravels the example of how a customary institution is embedded in the social and physical uniqueness of a community of indigenous peoples. It demonstrates the value of recognizing and safeguarding the customary institutions and knowledge of indigenous peoples. This case study presents the facts—how the knowledge system and customary institutions of indigenous …
Language is not only a tool for communication but also the identity of Indigenous Peoples which represents who we are and our distinct relationship with land, territories and resources. Most of the Indigenous Communities have oral traditions. Therefore, language is the key medium through which Indigenous Knowledge holders transmit knowledge and innovations relating to natural …
Community Based Monitoring and Information System (CBMIS) and Mapping Community-based monitoring and information system (CBMIS) is not a new practice in global movement for Indigenous Peoples’ rights. For indigenous communities, it refers to any approaches and tools they have been implementing to manage and document their lands, territories and resources. One common CBMIS practice in …
Under Agenda Item 9: Indigenous peoples’ Traditional knowledge, generation, transmission and protection By Asia Indigenous Peoples Caucus and Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact Madam Chair, Indigenous knowledge is a complex body of wisdom, skills and practices developed over the ages from our distinct relationships with land and nature and our understanding and respect for biodiversity and human …
https://youtu.be/Ve08Q_CCBKw Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact (AIPP) is celebrating International Day of Forests by sharing voices of Indigenous Peoples from Asia. Speaking in this video is Mr. Pu Nu (Uncle Nu) , a Hee-Kho (Traditional Leader) of Hin Lad Nai Village, Wiang Pa Pao District, Chiang Rai Province, Thailand Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter …
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https://youtu.be/Rm842BSfiHM Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact (AIPP) is celebrating International Day of Forests by sharing voices of Indigenous Peoples from Asia. Speaking in this video is AIPP’s Chairperson Mr. Kittisak Rattanakrajangsri. Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on linkedin LinkedIn Share on pinterest Pinterest
https://youtu.be/neUHHdZaNh4 Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact (AIPP) is celebrating International Day of Forests by sharing voices of Indigenous Peoples from Asia. Speaking in this video is Mr. Chaiprasert Phoka, Headman of Hin Lad Nai Village, Wiang Pa Pao District, Chiang Rai Province, Thailand. Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on linkedin LinkedIn Share …
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https://youtu.be/3OiUqnowQd8 Seeds, the beginning and the end of the food growing cycle. Generations of people using generations of seeds. Survival and culture intertwined. This video gives the viewer insight as to the role and importance of seeds for indigenous peoples and the part that their knowledge may play in the years to come as the …