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 doors to Australian University...

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 indigenous languages, our...

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 the first-ever Mattaoi Rereiket...

"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 cultural education. For that, we provide...

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 to live in the country with...