by Hoang | Apr 10, 2019 | Impact stories
“World pledges to leave no one behind, and reach the furthest behind first” The world appraised by Indigenous peoples is conspicuously unalike the world viewed through the lenses of the participating states that adopted the global Sustainable Development Goals on 25...
by Hoang | Feb 25, 2019 | Impact stories
Over the past few decades, the Mentawai have seen dramatic change throughout their archipelago. There has been an enormous surge in development, tourism, and immigration – bringing with it powerful foreign influence. August Tonggiat, founder of a grass-root cultural...
by Hoang | Feb 19, 2019 | Impact stories
Last week we sat down with Fransiskus Yan, the Head of Mentawai’s cultural education foundation, Yayasan Pendidikan Budaya Mentawai (YPBM), to discuss their self-managed education program and how they perceive the relationship and involvement with the Indigenous...
by Hoang | Dec 7, 2018 | Impact stories
Indigenous Education Foundation (IEF) has signed a new MOU agreement with the Yayasan Pendidikan Budaya Mentawai (YPBM), formally known as Yayasan Pendidikan Suku Mentawai. Signed on the 14th of November, 2018, the Mentawai team continue to grow in strength and...
by Hoang | Nov 20, 2018 | Impact stories
Indigenous Education Foundation (IEF) is currently advertising for a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) position. This will be a part-time role, commencing in January 2019. This position presents a great opportunity to become a lead voice in empowering cultural educational...
by Hoang | Sep 30, 2018 | Impact stories
One key objective for IEF over the past twelve months has been to strengthen our Foundation’s Governance. As part of this, we have appointed five new members to the IEF Board. In no particular order, we are delighted to introduce Dr. Stephen Duns (Director), Nicole...
by Hoang | Sep 27, 2018 | Impact stories
Our award-winning documentary film, As Worlds Divide, is screening at theEnvironmental Film Festival Australia (EFFA)in Melbourne on Sunday, October 14th at 8pm. This will be followed by a Q&A with Producer and Director, Rob Henry; moderated by Dr Alexander Cullen...
by Hoang | Aug 30, 2018 | Impact stories
Thank you to all IEF donors who support the work of our Mentawai partner Foundation, Yayasan Pendidikan Suku Mentawai. They continue to grow and inspire. Last week, the YPSM team initiated a community Cultural Performance Festival to coincide with the celebration of...
by Hoang | Jun 27, 2018 | Impact stories
As we’ve highlighted previously, the Mentawai people are facing many very serious issues, stemming largely from the impacts of deforestation and globalisation. Over the past 12 months, IEF has been working closely with the Yayasan Pendidikan Suku Mentawai (YPSM)...
by Hoang | May 31, 2018 | Impact stories
From May 11th – 15th, we attended the Indigenous Celebration Festival in Ubud, on Bali Island. It was incredible – a testament to the united strength of Indigenous peoples and the unique and everlasting value of their cultures. We travelled with 8 Mentawai...
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