Experience the oldest first Australian crafts handmade by the youngest custodians

Experience the oldest first Australian crafts handmade by the youngest custodians

by IEF-admin | Aug 5, 2020 | Impact stories

Yarn Bark Co-Founder, Will Austin, handcrafting authentic didgeridoo and traditional craft kit items Authenticity, originality and longevity are at the heart of First Australian culture and art. Yarn Bark has created a series of authentic traditional craft kits to...
Reconciliation, Atonement and Indigenous Education Equity

Reconciliation, Atonement and Indigenous Education Equity

by IEF-admin | May 27, 2020 | Impact stories

“An end to a disagreement or conflict with somebody and the start of a good relationship again.” This is how the Oxford English Dictionary defines reconciliation. When we reflect on reconciliation in the Australian context considerable progress has been made...
Reconnecting with Mentawai’s indigenous identity leading to improve livelihoods and wellbeing

Reconnecting with Mentawai’s indigenous identity leading to improve livelihoods and wellbeing

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...
Mentawai students embrace the Mentawai Rereiket dialect to Indonesian language dictionary

Mentawai students embrace the Mentawai Rereiket dialect to Indonesian language dictionary

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...
Launching the first-ever Mentawai Rereiket dialect to Indonesian language dictionary

Launching the first-ever Mentawai Rereiket dialect to Indonesian language dictionary

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...
Enhancing education equity for indigenous communities in Indonesia

Enhancing education equity for indigenous communities in Indonesia

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...
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