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Knowing the IPs of the Tomsk
On 10 March, in the library ‘Eureka’ of Tomsk, Selkup elders meet with kindergarten children to teach them about the Indigenous peoples of the Tomsk region. Through games, riddles, and dances, the elders taught the children about the rituals, customs, traditions, and literary heritage of Indigenous peoples in the Siberia and their contribution to nature conservation and relationship with biodiversity. The peculiarities of the various ornaments and elements in Indigenous peoples’ attire present...
Tanglag Women’s Participation in Food Security and in Preserving Indigenous Food Systems
Tanglag is one of the barangays of Lubuagan, Kalinga composed of four sitios or villages. These are Sukiap, Bannong, Gaang, and Liglig. It is an agricultural community that can be reached by an around two-hour hike across rugged terrain and the Chico River from the national road of Lubuagan. The community’s main source of food comes from their rice fields, gardens, and pastured animals. Villagers are also sustained by forests surrounding the community, the mighty Chico River, and the communal...
COP 16 enacts Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities’ Role in Biodiversity Conservation
A historic decision, institutionalizing the role of Indigenous peoples and local communities (IPLCs) in biodiversity conservation marked the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in Cali, Colombia. This milestone not only honors indigenous traditional knowledge and practices but also promotes a more inclusive approach to safeguarding the planet’s ecosystems. For decades, IPLCs have been custodians of biodiversity, managing vast ecosystems and...
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