Key-Concepts-in-Indigenous-Peoples-Studies.pptx

Philippine Indigenous Peoples studies frequently explore the complex interplay between traditional practices and modern influences, examining how Indigenous communities navigate issues like resource management, land conflicts, and the preservation of their cultural identity in the face of globalization and development pressures. These studies often emphasize participatory research methods, involving Indigenous communities themselves in the research process to ensure that their perspectives and needs are accurately represented and that the research contributes to their empowerment and self-determination. By highlighting the resilience and adaptability of these communities, these studies aim to foster greater understanding and respect for their invaluable contributions to the cultural heritage and ecological sustainability of the Philippines.

1. Key Concepts in Indigenous Peoples Studies Darwin Pillogo Plaza College of Education

2. 1. Colonialism and Its Impact Spain imposed foreign systems of governance, language, culture, religion, and economic control. Impact of Spanish colonial strategies are displacement, loss of land, and erosion of cultural practices among Philippine indigenous communities.

3. 2. Cultural Revitalization is a key focus in responding to the cultural losses caused by colonialism through preservation , revitalization and promotion of their languages, traditions, rituals, and knowledge systems.

4. 3. Land and Territory Land is central to the identity, spiritual beliefs, and survival of Indigenous peoples. Protection of traditional territories is the major issue in IP Studies.

5. 4. Indigenous Knowledge U nique worldviews and systems of knowledge. These include ecological knowledge, medicinal practices, oral histories, and governance structures.

6. 5. Indigenous Feminism vital roles of women in indigenous communities

7. 6. Ecological Sustainability and Indigenous Environmentalism - Indigenous ecological knowledge, traditional resource management, traditional agricultural practices, and traditional forest conservation

8. 7. Indigenous Activism and Movements seeks to address injustices faced by Indigenous communities, including land dispossession, cultural erasure, and political marginalization.

9. 8. Resilience and Resistance resilience in the face of oppression

10. 9. Indigenous Rights and International Law Indigenous People’s Right Act or IPRA (Republic Act No. 8371)

11. Who are IPs? Original inhabitants of a particular region or territory long-standing historical and cultural connections to that land distinct languages, cultures, traditions, and social structures

12. Are Igorot and Ifugaos the same?

13. Igorot – is a collective term to describe distinct Igorot tribes in the Cordillera region, including Ifugao, Kalinga, and Ibaloy . Known for their resistance against Spanish colonization. Ifugao – refers to a specific ethnolinguistic group, one of the Igorot groups concentrated in Ifugao Province and known for their rice terraces.

14. Collectively known as the “ Igorots ” with about 1.8 million population, they can be found in the six provinces in the North-Central region of the Luzon island, namely: Abra, Kalinga, Apayao , Maountain Province, Ifugao and Benguet.  They are divided into 8 major groups: Bontoc, Kankanaey , Yapayao , Kalinga, Ibaloi , Tingguian and Isneg .  They have remained in relatively intact communities.

15. “All Ifugao are Igorot but not all Igorot are Ifugao.”

16. Aeta comprises several subgroups found in Zambales, Pampanga, Bataan, Tarlac, Cagayan Valley, and Bicol.

17. Lumad means “native” they are not part of Moro Muslim groups in Mindanao (families and subgroups are Manobo, T’boli , B’laan , Bagobo) Moro predominantly Muslim ethnic communities in Mindanao who are considered IP who resisted Spanish colonization in Mindanao (Families and subgroups are Tausug, Maranao)

18. Key Characteristics of Indigenous Peoples: Historical and Cultural Ties to Land - ties that are deeply embedded in their culture, spiritual beliefs, and way of life. - Their identities are often rooted in the land, which is integral to their social, cultural, and economic practices 2. Distinct Social, Cultural, and Linguistic Identity 3. Self-Identification and Recognition by Others 4. Connection to Traditional Knowledge and Practices – a system of knowledge often holistic and interconnected with the natural world. 5. Experience of Colonization and Marginalization

19. Group Activity: Research folktales, myths, epics, or legends from indigenous communities and explore the symbolism, values, and connections to the land, nature, spiritual beliefs, and/or worldviews in the stories.