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 …
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 …
This briefing paper highlights the specific conditions of indigenous women, who comprise a major segment of indigenous communities where development projects are being implemented in India, Indonesia, and Cambodia. In the midst of restiveness against corporate take-over of their lands, territories and resources, the indigenous peoples, particularly indigenous women, are grappling with the consequences of …
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Across the different case studies, common and general recommendations in relation to the roles and contributions of indigenous women in sustainable forest management can be drawn. Moreover, the research has identified case-specific recommendations for each country. It is vital to raise awareness that indigenous peoples’ lives depend on their right to land and access to …
Indigenous Knowledge is the knowledge held collectively by an indigenous community. It is both founded upon generations of experience and wisdom and enriched by more recent experiences, thus giving rise to ingenious innovations. Except for knowledge that are sacred and held by some individuals (e.g. by the Shamans) as custodians of those knowledge, all knowledge …
This Policy on Engagement with Indigenous Peoples aims to enhance IFAD’s development effectiveness in its engagement with indigenous peoples’ communities in rural areas. It sets out the principles of engagement IFAD will adhere to in its work with indigenous peoples, and the instruments, procedures and resources IFAD will deploy to implement them. The Policy is …
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