RA_8371_Indigenous_Peoples_Rights_Act.pptx

Indigenous people

1. Republic Act No. 8371 The Indigenous Peoples' Rights Act of 1997 Recognizing, Protecting, and Promoting the Rights of ICCs/IPs.

2. Purpose of the Act To recognize, protect, and promote the rights of ICCs and IPs. Preserve their culture, traditions, and institutions while ensuring equality and protection.

3. Chapters of the Act I. General Provisions II. Definition of Terms III. Rights to Ancestral Domains IV. Right to Self-Governance V. Social Justice and Human Rights VI. Cultural Integrity VII. NCIP VIII. Delineation and Recognition IX. Jurisdiction and Enforcement X. Ancestral Domains Fund XI. Penalties XII. Merger of Offices XIII. Final Provisions

4. Definition: Ancestral Domains Areas belonging to ICCs/IPs comprising lands, waters, and resources held under a claim of ownership since time immemorial.

5. Definition: Ancestral Lands Lands occupied and utilized by individuals, families, or clans who are members of ICCs/IPs.

6. Rights of ICCs/IPs a) Ownership b) Development and use of lands c) Stay in territories d) Resettlement rights e) Control of entry of outsiders f) Right to clean air and water g) Land conflict resolution

7. Certificate of Ancestral Domain Title Issued to ICCs/IPs for officially delineated ancestral domains, registered under the Register of Deeds.

8. National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) Primary agency responsible for promoting and protecting ICC/IP rights under the Office of the President.

9. Functions of the NCIP 1. Review ICC/IP conditions 2. Formulate and implement policies 3. Issue certificates of titles 4. Manage community funds 5. Resolve internal appeals

10. Declaration of State Policies a) Recognize and promote rights within national unity b) Protect ancestral domains c) Respect cultural traditions d) Ensure equal human rights e) Promote participation in development

11. Ancestral Domains Explained Include lands, forests, pasture, residential, agricultural areas, hunting and burial grounds, and natural resources vital to their survival.

12. Ancestral Lands Explained Individual or family-owned lands, such as rice terraces, forests, and residential areas continuously used since time immemorial.

13. Free and Prior Informed Consent Consensus of ICCs/IPs made freely, without manipulation, after full disclosure in a manner understandable to the community.

14. Customary Laws Traditional and continually observed rules, practices, and customs recognized by ICCs/IPs in governing their communities.

15. Indigenous Political Structures Leadership systems such as Council of Elders, Council of Timuays, Bodong Holders, representing traditional governance.

16. Communal Claims Rights belonging to the entire community within a defined territory.

17. Individual Claims Rights devolved to individuals, families, or clans over specific lands like terraces or lots.

18. Native Title Refers to pre-conquest ownership of lands held by ICCs/IPs prior to colonization and recognized as private property.

19. People's and Non-Government Organizations Private nonprofit organizations delivering services and advocating for ICC/IP welfare.

20. Sustainable Traditional Resource Rights Rights to sustainably use, manage, and protect land, air, water, flora, fauna, and sacred sites according to tradition.

21. Time Immemorial Refers to the earliest known time ICCs/IPs occupied and used their territories, passed down through generations.

22. Concept of Ancestral Lands/Domains Covers not just physical territory but also spiritual and cultural connections to the land.

23. Indigenous Concept of Ownership Ancestral domains are community property belonging to all generations — cannot be sold, disposed, or destroyed.

24. Ancestral Domains Fund Established to support compensation, delineation, and development of ancestral lands.

25. Conclusion RA 8371 strengthens the recognition, respect, and empowerment of Indigenous Peoples — ensuring cultural preservation and equality for all.