In celebration with the International Day of World’s Indigenous Peoples, IDIS conducted a webinar entitled “Tradition of Conservation: Sharing Indigenous Knowledge System and Practices based on Traditional Conservation of Nature” last August 20, 2020.
The webinar aims to educate the people on the indigenous knowledge in the conservation of the environment from three different tribes – Teduray, Aetas, and Matigsalug. It also aims to raise awareness in breaking the discrimination amongst indigenous peoples.
The invited speakers were Mr. Allan Ollubalang of Teduray Tribe, Mr, Julieto Dalagma of Matigsalug Tribe, and Mr. Melvin Guilleno of Manobo-Agusan Tribe. They featured their indigenous knowledge and best practices in helping to conserve and protect the environment.
Moreover, Mrs, Thelma Ubod, Bantay Bukid Volunteer, also shared her experiences and effort in protecting the conservation areas of Panigan-Tamugan Watershed and Mt. Tipolog as well. Moreover, Atty. Geroncio Aguio, Regional Director of National Commission of Indigenous Peoples XI, also gave his message calling all people to help in the conservation of traditional knowledge and practices of indigenous peoples.
You can watch the full video of the webinar below.