Rooted in Tradition, Rising with Purpose: The Mentawai Cultural Arts & Education Centre

Rooted in Tradition, Rising with Purpose: The Mentawai Cultural Arts & Education Centre

by IEF-admin | May 17, 2025 | Impact stories

In the heart of the Mentawai Islands, off the west coast of Sumatra, a long-held dream is beginning to take physical shape. After more than 15 years of dedicated grassroots work, the Suku Mentawai team has reached a powerful milestone: the realisation of a permanent...
Milestone: Preserving Mentawai Culture through Mythology Book Publication

Milestone: Preserving Mentawai Culture through Mythology Book Publication

by IEF-admin | Sep 7, 2024 | Impact stories

The Mentawai mythology publications being read by a young Mentawai man. Photo: Suku Mentawai This article was written by our Mentawai partner – Yayasan Pendidikan Budaya Mentawai (YPBM). In 2019, Yayasan Pendidikan Budaya Mentawai (YPBM) embarked on a very...
Suku Mentawai Foundation continues to grow and inspire

Suku Mentawai Foundation continues to grow and inspire

by IEF-admin | Nov 20, 2023 | Impact stories

Indigenous education and cultural preservation are crucial endeavours in safeguarding the heritage and identities of indigenous communities worldwide. A heartening initiative in this regard is the close partnership between the Indigenous Education Foundation (IEF) and...
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...
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