Macusi, E.S.; Sales, A.C.; Macusi, E.D.; Bongas, H.P.; Cayacay, M.A.; Omandam, J.L.; Schüler, M.; Vidal, C. Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Practices (IKSPs), Livelihood Resources and Aspirations of the Matigsalog and Ata Tribes. Sustainability2023, 15, 11182.
Macusi, E.S.; Sales, A.C.; Macusi, E.D.; Bongas, H.P.; Cayacay, M.A.; Omandam, J.L.; Schüler, M.; Vidal, C. Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Practices (IKSPs), Livelihood Resources and Aspirations of the Matigsalog and Ata Tribes. Sustainability 2023, 15, 11182.
Macusi, E.S.; Sales, A.C.; Macusi, E.D.; Bongas, H.P.; Cayacay, M.A.; Omandam, J.L.; Schüler, M.; Vidal, C. Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Practices (IKSPs), Livelihood Resources and Aspirations of the Matigsalog and Ata Tribes. Sustainability2023, 15, 11182.
Macusi, E.S.; Sales, A.C.; Macusi, E.D.; Bongas, H.P.; Cayacay, M.A.; Omandam, J.L.; Schüler, M.; Vidal, C. Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Practices (IKSPs), Livelihood Resources and Aspirations of the Matigsalog and Ata Tribes. Sustainability 2023, 15, 11182.
Abstract
The Philippines is an archipelagic country composed of different indigenous cultural communities (ICCs) spread across various islands. Many of these Indigenous Peoples (IP) are marginalized and do not have access to common resources enjoyed in the lowland areas. An initial assessment focusing on the evaluation of their available livelihood and resources was conducted, in order to find common solutions to existing problems. The assessment took place at the office of the tribal council of Matigsalog in barangay Datu Salumay, Marilog District, Davao City from April 11 to 13, 2023. There were about 42 participants in total for Matigsalog tribes (26 men and 16 women) who attended the meeting and there were 15 participants from the Ata tribe (7 men and 8 women). Validation of the study separately took place through a brief presentation of the results before 15 members of the tribe and a hiking visit in their farmlands. The study determined the existing livelihoods in the two areas which are mainly agricultural, farming of crops (rice, corn, cassava, sweet potato) and fruit trees (coconut, banana, durian, jackfruit, pomelo) and the resources as well as the community’s knowledge, systems, and practices with regards to agricultural crops including climate change. Their sustainable farming practices include intercropping, seed-saving, and exchange practices, preserving these crop varieties and ensuring their availability for future planting seasons, no usage of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. To conclude, the tribe’s aspirations and resulting recommendations are summarized, to facilitate more directed and effective governmental assistance.
Biology and Life Sciences, Agricultural Science and Agronomy
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