by Hoang | May 26, 2020 | Impact stories
MONASH POSTGRADUATE EXECUTES MON-EV STRATEGY TO REVEAL IEF PARTNER PROGRAM POSITIVELY INFLUENCING MENTAWAI’S INDIGENOUS YOUTH In 2019, our partner Yayasan Pendidikan Budaya Mentawai (YPBM) engaged consultation with IEF to explore opportunities in opening their office...
by Hoang | Apr 20, 2020 | Impact stories
Students at Mentawai’s SDN 15 school in Maileppet, South Siberut Island study the Mattaoi Rereiket dictionary as part of their cultural studies program. Teacher pictured: Ibu Jorjo. Photo: Bastian Ade Sakarigi In celebration of the UNESCO 2019 international year of...
by Hoang | Dec 15, 2019 | Impact stories
As 2019 draws to a close, the international year of Indigenous languages, an uplifting and inspiring story emerges. IEF and our Indonesian partner organisation, a team of young, self-driven indigenous Mentawai, are thrilled to announce the successful publication of...
by IEF-admin | Sep 21, 2019 | Impact stories
“Yayasan Pendidikan Budaya Mentawai’s (YPBM) goals and objectives align with our educational vision and agenda to preserve and strengthen Mentawai culture. There is very large potential for this [locally-run] foundation to advance these objectives through...
by Hoang | Jul 11, 2019 | Impact stories
The Indigenous Education Foundation (IEF) embraces the celebration of the traditional owners of our land and encourages all Australians to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. All Australians should be proud...
by Hoang | Jun 29, 2019 | Impact stories
Indigenous people’s storytelling traditions are disappearing, but to sustain a just, equitable and inclusive future we must heed their wisdom. Aman Teu Agoi, Sikerei (shaman) and custodian of Mentawai’s cultural kowledge, shares folklore stories and cultural taboos...
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