scholarly journals Indigenous People and Their Traditional Knowledge on Tropical Plant Cultivation and Utilization: A Case Study of Murut Communities of Sabah, Borneo

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 117-128
Author(s):  
Nur Muhammed ◽  
Theresa Antonia Muthu
Keyword(s):  
Traditional Knowledge ◽  
Indigenous People ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Household Survey ◽  
Indigenous Communities ◽  
Fuel Wood ◽  
High Dependency ◽  
Plant Utilization

This study was conducted in Murut indigenous people inhibited two villages of Keningau district of Sabah Borneo which is blessed with vast cultural diversities. In this regard, 120 randomly selected households from the Nabaai and Gana tribes of Murut community were investigated with a view to identify their homestead plants, use pattern and also their Traditional Knowledge on plant utilization. Five major research tools (e.g., review of secondary information, key Informant interview, household survey with semi-structured questionnaire and focus group discussion) was employed in this study. It is found that the plant species found in the homestead of the Nabaai and Gana tribes are utilized for three main reasons i.e., i) food production, ii) medicine, and iii) fuel wood. There are 23 utilization pattern has been identified in this study which is much lesser than what was found a decade ago (68 utilization). The Nabaai and Gana tribes practice Traditional Knowledge in their daily life especially, in medicinal plant utilization. The findings also show that most of the Traditional Knowledge on plant utilization is lying with the respondents with low income group (59%) because of their high dependency on utilization of the surrounding resources in their daily life. Appropriate steps to preserve and conserve the Traditional Knowledge on plant utilization possessed and practiced by the Murut indigenous communities are deemed necessary before this huge nature treasure is forgotten.

scholarly journals STATUS OF PANGRE JHALAS WETLAND, MORANG DISTRICT, NEPAL

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Puspa Lal Pokhrel
Keyword(s):  
Resource Use ◽  
Water Discharge ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Household Survey ◽  
Indigenous Communities ◽  
Ecological Assessment ◽  
Riparian Wetlands ◽  
Physical Status ◽  
Local Livelihoods ◽  
River Training

Pangre Jhalas is a small riparian wetlands formed after the damming of a perennial river the Bakraha in a process of river training in the Morang district of the Eastern Nepal. It is one of the neglected wetlands in view of management but important asset of local livelihoods of indigenous communities and others. The author conducted socio-ecological assessment of this wetlands to explore the physical status and resource use condition of this wetlands by applying direct observation and household survey (N=45) using questionnaire and focus group discussion. Pangre Jhalas is a degrading wetlands with decreased water discharge and higher turbidity in comparison with water quality condition before 2005. The Dhimal are the indigenous major communities living at the shoreline of wetlands. Pangre Jhalas though small is the full of floral and faunal diversities. Dhimal communities rely of these resources for their subsistence livelihoods. Among the resources available, fish and Ghungi are the major products of wetlands, and absolute majority of HHs prefer it as consumptive resources, whereas crab as the least preferred. Only 31 percent of HHs use wetlands resources daily, and the intensity of resource use is higher in rainy season. The resource availability has been drastically declined over the years due to many mal practices such as over harvest by using unfriendly tools and traps. KEY WORDS: Status of wetlands; diversity; flora; fauna

scholarly journals Traditional Medicine for Children among Kaluppini Indigenous People in South Sulawesi

2020 ◽  
pp. 319-331
Author(s):  
Nurbaya Nurbaya ◽  
Wahyu Chandra ◽  
Pramesthi Widya Hapsari
Keyword(s):  
Traditional Knowledge ◽  
Indigenous People ◽  
Indigenous Health ◽  
Indigenous Communities ◽  
Indigenous Community ◽  
Traditional Birth Attendants ◽  
Birth Attendants ◽  
South Sulawesi ◽  
Traditional Remedies ◽  
Sick Children

The traditional knowledge about the use of ancestral medicines to cure children was highly valued by the indigenous community and an essential part of their indigenous health system. This study aimed to provide insight into the traditional medication using plant-based medication to children in an indigenous community in South Sulawesi Province. This study was conducted in Kaluppini Village, Enrekang Regency, South Sulawesi. In-depth interviews and focus group discussions were conducted both in Bahasa Indonesia and the local language. Informants were traditional birth attendants and mothers of under-five. This study was carried out from January to June 2018. Data were analyzed using thematic coding. It is found that Kaluppini mothers have traditional knowledge of treatment. They used kinds of plants as traditional remedies to cure their children. This traditional medication named as pembollo’ and pejappi. Pembollo’ are traditional plants intended to cure sick children. Kaluppini people believe that pejappi is a collection of traditional plant that can treat kinds of illnesses among children, including to prevent them from supernatural things. Kaluppini indigenous people practice and believe in their traditional plants to cure their children. Traditional birth attendants play a crucial role in providing these traditional plants. Information provided in this study could be a rational basis for health-related stakeholders to develop programs of health education and promotion for indigenous communities.

The ghost moth (Lepidoptera: Hepialidae) as food of indigenous people in Mexico

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-59 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Gómez ◽  
C. Junghans ◽  
E.M. Aldasoro ◽  
J.R. Grehan
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Traditional Knowledge ◽  
Indigenous People ◽  
Indigenous Communities ◽  
Significant Source ◽  
Human Consumption ◽  
Indigenous Groups

We review the anthroentomophagy of Hepialidae with respect to the culinary practice of various indigenous groups in Mexico. The principal genera involved in human consumption are Phassus and Schausiana. Similarities in the morphology and ecology of these insects have led to confusion among those who have made ethnobiological studies of this group. We clarify the taxonomy, life cycle, traditional knowledge, consumption and other uses made of Hepialidae by rural and indigenous communities in Mexico. Bromatological studies show that Phassus and Schausiana represent a significant source of nutrients for some indigenous communities.

scholarly journals PRAKTEK PENGELOLAAN PRODUKSI DAN KONSUMSI YANG BERKELANJUTAN PADA MASYARAKAT ADAT PESISIR MOI KELIM DI KAMPUNG MALAUMKARTA KABUPATEN SORONG PAPUA BARAT

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 15
Author(s):  
Zuzy Anna
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Traditional Knowledge ◽  
Indigenous People ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Production Management ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Economic Value ◽  
Sustainable Production ◽  
Inclusive Development ◽  
Coastal Community

Masyarakat adat pesisir dipercaya memiliki kemampuan pengetahuan dan kearifan tradisional dalam pengelolaan produksi dan konsumsi sumber daya alam dan jasa lingkungan yang berkelanjutan. Sayangnya, masyarakat adat sekarang ini masih dianggap sebagai penghalang bagi pembangunan skala besar di kawasan pesisir. Akibatnya, konflik sering terjadi manakala kegiatan pembangunan dilakukan di kawasan ini. Pada akhirnya masyarakat adat seringkali dikorbankan demi untuk pembangunan, karena dianggap tidak memiliki manfaat lebih baik dibandingkan dengan nilai ekonomi yang diperoleh dari pembangunan. Salah satu penyebab adalah pemahaman para pengambil keputusan mengenai kemampuan masyarakat adat dalam mengelola secara berkelanjutan kawasan ini masih belum banyak. Penelitian ini membahas bagaimana praktek pengelolaan produksi dan konsumsi yang berkelanjutan dapat dijadikan sebagai argument untuk menempatkan masyarakat adat dalam posisi sejajar melalui pembangunan yang inklusif, adil dan berkelanjutan. Penelitian ini dilakukan pada masyarakat adat Moi Kelim di Kampung Malaumkarta, Kabupaten Sorong dengan metode survey lapang dan wawancara, serta Focus Group Discussion (FGD). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan kemampuan pengetahuan dan kearifan tradisional masyarakat pesisir yang mampu menghasilkan ketahanan pangan dan nilai ekonomi dari kegiatan produksi dan konsumsi yang berkelanjutan, seperti sasi, pengelolaan hutan dan lain-lainTitle: Sustainable Production Management and Consumption of Indigenous Coastal Community Moi Kelim at Malaumkarta Village, Sorong District, West PapuaIndigenous coastal community is believed to have traditional knowledge and wisdom in sustainable production management and resources consumption. On the contrary, they are considered a barrier to a large scale development in the coastal area, and it leads to conflict whenever government develop this area. In consequence, indigenous people are often to be sacrificed since they are considered to have less benefit compared to economic value of the development. This is due to policy makers’ perception that they have inadequate capacity to manage a sustainable territory. The study describes how production management and sustainable consumption could involve indigenous people on the same level through inclusive development. This study was conducted towards Moi Kelim community at Malaumkarta Village, Sorong Distric through field survey, interviews and focus group discussion. The findings further revealed how coastal community could deliver their traditional knowledge and wisdom into food security and economic value of sustainable production and consumption such as sasi, forest management, etc

scholarly journals The Questions of Who, What, and How in the Science - Policy Dialogue: Experiences from the Pan - Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ha Pham
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Traditional Knowledge ◽  
Indigenous People ◽  
Science Policy ◽  
Indigenous Communities ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Communication Model ◽  
Policy Dialogue ◽  
Consultation Process ◽  
Science And Policy

The science‐policy interface in climate change adaptation became better managed over the past decades. However, the scientists and other knowledge producers, as well as policy makers still need to take bolder steps to more effectively engage with others to apply science and shape up policies. This paper aims to provide practical recommendations, intended to promote conversations between science and policy sectors to address climate change issues. Here, I used two different approaches to synthesize experiences and identify recommendations: a literature review and a case study. The paper stress main findings: (1) The linear communication model is still commonly involved in the science - policy dialogue and proved to be useful to increase the relevance of science and data products to decision makers. (2) When a gap between knowledge producer and knowledge user or decision maker exists, the need for a third party to specialize in bridging the gap become essential. (3) Indigenous people and knowledge must be involved in adaptation policy making based on legitimation local and traditional knowledge, designing the consultation process to broadly engage local and indigenous people, facilitating meaningful dialogues between traditional knowledge and science, and developing initiatives to strengthen skills and capacity of indigenous communities.

Contribution of Farm Tree to Household Economy of a Community Forest User Group in Chitwan, Nepal

2014 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-48
Author(s):  
Arjun Bastola ◽  
Ram Sharma ◽  
Narayan Gautam ◽  
Dinesh Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Group Discussion ◽  
Household Survey ◽  
Poor People ◽  
Household Economy ◽  
Community Forest ◽  
Fuel Wood ◽  
Wild Vegetables ◽  
Wild Fruits ◽  
Poor Households ◽  
Rich People

The study was carried out to assess the contribution of farm tree on the household economy of the users of Kankali Community Forest in Chitwan, Nepal. Household survey, focus group discussion and key informant survey were used to get primary information. Stratified random sampling was used to select sample households on the basis of wealth class. A total of 200 households were taken for interview. People’s dependence on fuel wood was found high. Rich people had more trees on their farm land as compared to medium and poor people. Farm trees were mostly used for fodder purpose and less for timber, fuel wood and fruits. Contribution of non-farm sources (salary, business, remittance, wage, etc.) to household economy was high (86.6%) followed by farm source (agriculture/livestock) (9.5%), forest (2.5%) and farm trees (1.3%). Percentage contribution of non-farm, agriculture/livestock and farm tree sources was more for rich households as compared to medium and poor households. Forest resource was a greater source of income for medium households than other two categories. Rich class households prefer to collect more timber, fuel wood and fodder from forest, medium households prefer to collect more grass, sand, mud and wild vegetables while poor people collect more poles, wild fruits and bamboo/rattan as compared to other classes of households. The perception of the people was found positive towards having farm tree and its importance to household economy though the percentage share of farm tree income for household economy was least.

Perhambaan Tradisional di Borneo Utara Zaman Kesultanan Sulu & Brunei

Sains Insani ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 20-28
Author(s):  
Aping Sajok
Keyword(s):  
Daily Life ◽  
Indigenous Communities ◽  
North Borneo ◽  
Official Records

This study is related to the practice of slavery happened in indigenous communities in North Borneo since under the rule of the Sultanate of Sulu and Brunei. The aim of this study to see how slavery is considered as a unique practice and the slave role in daily life, including the type of slaves and relationship between the slave and their owners. This study will use information about slavery in North Borneo which are available from various sources such as diary, Official records of British North Borneo Chartered Company (BNBCC), Reports, News paper, Microfilm, books and articles. Slavery in North Borneo basically influenced by the role of datu’s and pengiran of the Sulu Sultanate and Brunei which sparked demand for slaves. This causes a form of slavery that occurred in the indigenous tribes such as Suluk, Bajau, Iranun, Dusun and Murut. The practice of slavery grow rapidly along with pirate activities which are intertwined with the slave trading in the Borneo sea. However, before settling by James Brooke in Sarawak and BNBCC in North Borneo, the abolition of slavery activities was implemented. Keywords: Slavery, Sulu, Brunei, Native, History, North Borneo, Abstrak: Kajian ini adalah berkaitan dengan amalan perhambaan yang berlaku dalam masyarakat peribumi di Borneo Utara sejak dibawah pengaruh Kesultanan Sulu dan Brunei. Kajian ini bertujuan untuk melihat bagaimana amalan perhambaan dianggap sebagai sebuah amalan yang unik dan peranan golongan hamba tersebut dalam kehidupan harian termasuklah jenis hamba dan bentuk hubungan di antara hamba itu sendiri dan pemilik hamba. Kajian ini akan menggunakan maklumat mengenai perhambaan di Borneo Utara yang boleh didapati daripada pelbagai sumber seperti catatan diari pegawai British, rekod-rekod Syarikat Berpiagam Borneo Utara British (SBBUB), laporan, akhbar, Mikrofilem, Buku-buku dan Artikel yang telah dihasilkan oleh sarjana awal. Perhambaan di Borneo Utara pada dasarnya banyak dipengaruhi oleh peranan pembesar daripada Kesultanan Sulu dan Brunei yang mencetuskan permintaan terhadap hamba. Hal tersebut menyebabkan wujud perhambaan yang berlaku dalam suku peribumi seperti Suluk, Bajau, Iranun, Dusun dan Murut. Amalan ini berkembang pesat bersama dengan aktiviti perlanunan yang saling berkait dengan perdagangan hamba di sekitar perairan Borneo. Namun demikian, menjelang pertapakan James Brooke di Sarawak serta SBBUB di Borneo Utara, penghapusan aktiviti perhambaan ini telah dijalankan. Kata kunci: Perhambaan, Sulu, Brunei, Peribumi, Sejarah, Borneo Utara,

scholarly journals Socio-economic constraints on camel production in Pakistan’s extensive pastoral farming

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Asim Faraz ◽  
Muhammad Younas ◽  
Carlos Iglesias Pastrana ◽  
Abdul Waheed ◽  
Nasir Ali Tauqir ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Values ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Value Chain ◽  
Community Education ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Indigenous Communities ◽  
Health Production ◽  
Sustainable Food ◽  
Study Region ◽  
Husbandry Practices

AbstractThe present research is aimed to evaluate the diverse husbandry practices, ethno-veterinary practices, socio-economic status and distressing constraints of camel pastoralists inhabiting desert (Thal) areas of Pakistan, where they maintain herds of Marecha and Barela dromedaries in extensive production regimes. For this purpose, 200 pastoralists were selected at random to fill out an on-site questionnaire. According to the farmers’ responses, it was perceived that their living status had improved in the last decades due to the progressive optimization of camel productivity and herdsmen responsiveness. In contrast, calf mortality rates, some traditional husbandry practices and the lack of market investments continued to be the major constraints affecting camel overall production. Ethno-veterinary medicines are widely applied as primary health care, thus influencing the general health, production potentials and relief of camels in the study region. With this scenario, concerned stakeholders and authorized institutions must re-evaluate the urgent needs of indigenous communities; their education and husbandry skills to promote economic/ financial support in low-income remote areas. In turn, traditional communities will be adapted to the changing socio-economic and cultural values with regard to camel husbandry and welfare. Current societal perceptions and demands within this livestock production industry, where camels are conceived as a sustainable food security animal, if accomplished to the highest possible extent, will increase effectiveness of the camel value chain and breeders’ quality of life will be noticeably enhanced. However, this success could be multiplied if government may devise community education, veterinary cover, marketing facilitates and interest-free small loans for pastoralists.

scholarly journals Indigenous People, Organized Crime and Natural Resources: Borders, Incentives and Relations

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daan P. van Uhm ◽  
Ana G. Grigore
Keyword(s):  
Natural Resources ◽  
Indigenous People ◽  
Organized Crime ◽  
Indigenous Communities ◽  
Economic Incentives ◽  
Environmental Harm ◽  
Criminological Perspective ◽  
History Of ◽  
Organized Crime Groups ◽  
Criminal Groups

AbstractThis article explores the relationship between the Emberá–Wounaan and Akha Indigenous people and organized crime groups vying for control over natural resources in the Darién Gap of East Panama and West Colombia and the Golden Triangle (the area where the borders of Laos, Myanmar (Burma), and Thailand meet), respectively. From a southern green criminological perspective, we consider how organized crime groups trading in natural resources value Indigenous knowledge. We also examine the continued victimization of Indigenous people in relation to environmental harm and the tension between Indigenous peoples’ ecocentric values and the economic incentives presented to them for exploiting nature. By looking at the history of the coloniality and the socioeconomic context of these Indigenous communities, this article generates a discussion about the social framing of the Indigenous people as both victims and offenders in the illegal trade in natural resources, particularly considering the types of relationships established with dominant criminal groups present in their ancestral lands.

Asian Borderlands and the Legal Protection of Traditional Knowledge and Traditional Cultural Expressions

2013 ◽  
Vol 47 (4) ◽  
pp. 1403-1433 ◽  
Author(s):  
CHRISTOPH ANTONS
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Property ◽  
United Nations ◽  
Traditional Knowledge ◽  
Biological Diversity ◽  
Legal Protection ◽  
Indigenous Communities ◽  
Cultural Property ◽  
World Intellectual Property Organization ◽  
Convention On Biological Diversity ◽  
Nuanced Understanding

AbstractTraditional knowledge related to biodiversity, agriculture, medicine and artistic expressions has recently attracted much interest amongst policy makers, legal academics and social scientists. Several United Nations organizations, such as the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the Convention on Biological Diversity under the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP), have been working on international models for the protection of such knowledge held by local and indigenous communities. Relevant national, regional or provincial level legislation comes in the form of intellectual property laws and laws related to health, heritage or environmental protection. In practice, however, it has proven difficult to agree on definitions of the subject matter, to delineate local communities and territories holding the knowledge, and to clearly identify the subjects and beneficiaries of the protection. In fact, claims to ‘cultural property’ and heritage have led to conflicts and tensions between communities, regions and nations. This paper will use Southeast Asian examples and case studies to show the importance of concepts such as Zomia, ‘regions of refuge’ and mandala as well as ‘borderlands’ studies to avoid essentialized notions of communities and cultures in order to develop a nuanced understanding of the difficulties for national and international lawmaking in this field. It will also develop a few suggestions on how conflicts and tensions could be avoided or ameliorated.

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