New initiative to revive Kalimantan’s Dayak culture among children in Talekoi

New initiative to revive Kalimantan’s Dayak culture among children in Talekoi

by Judy He | Dec 21, 2022 | Impact stories

Ranu Welum Foundation’s Sekolah Adat Anri Arai Atei customary school was formed with the mission to revive Indigenous Dayak culture among the children in Talekoi village. Students from the Talekoi village in Kalimantan being taught traditional Dayak dance as part of...
First Edition release of Suku Mentawai’s ethnobotany field guide, Siureman Purimanuaijat ka Simattaoi!

First Edition release of Suku Mentawai’s ethnobotany field guide, Siureman Purimanuaijat ka Simattaoi!

by IEF-admin | Nov 16, 2022 | Impact stories

After a three year COVID-induced hiatus, Suku Mentawai (YPBM), together with the support of IEF, have worked intensively through September-October 2022 to complete the final edit of the first-ever Mentawai produced ethnobotany field guide, Siureman Purimanuaijat ka...
What does increased capacity look like for Mentawai’s First-Nations community Foundation?

What does increased capacity look like for Mentawai’s First-Nations community Foundation?

by IEF-admin | Oct 25, 2022 | Impact stories

Over nine years, the Suku Mentawai (YPBM) Foundation has been in operation. During which time they have endured countless challenges in their efforts to succeed – both externally and regrettably internally. IEF has continued to stand by in support as the Mentawai team...
SAVE KALIMANTAN’S TALEKOI FOREST FROM BREAKING POINT

SAVE KALIMANTAN’S TALEKOI FOREST FROM BREAKING POINT

by IEF-admin | Aug 15, 2022 | Impact stories

The world’s tropical forests are home to a staggering number of plant and animal species. The island of Borneo/Kalimantan is believed to be home to thousands of species, many of which are endemic to the Borneo island. Situated in South Barito regency, Kalimantan (on...
Mentawai’s indigenous language dictionary project reaching new milestones

Mentawai’s indigenous language dictionary project reaching new milestones

by Judy He | Dec 9, 2021 | Impact stories

2022 marks the beginning of the United Nations Decade of Indigenous Languages, and the Mentawai Cultural Education Foundation are already gearing up to publish a revised edition of their 2019 Mentawai (Rereiket) dictionary.  Worldwide, Indigenous languages are...
Support Mentawai community to help preserve their language, economic independence, and one of the world’s most pristine biosphere reserves

Support Mentawai community to help preserve their language, economic independence, and one of the world’s most pristine biosphere reserves

by Hoang | Sep 21, 2021 | Impact stories

Language is a shared experience. Imagine a student who returns home from school and lacks the ability to speak with their grandparents, close relatives, or even their parents. Indigenous Mentawai students face that reality every day. Indigenous Mentawai school and...
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