JRMSU Kadaiyahan

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The task before us is to help our people value and continue our heritage. We must open doors of opportunities for weaving communities. We must promote greater support for cultural enterprises and creative industries of our indigenous peoples.

Let us make our people’s cultural identity a fundamental source of their socio-economic development. And let our common vision and values weave us together as we seek to empower those who have given meaning to our being Filipino.

Which pattern attracted you most?

𝗞𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗶𝘆𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗳𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻,
𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗝𝗥𝗠𝗦𝗨

Indigenous education and the importance, challenges, and opportunities of its culture echoed as the Kadaiyahan 2024 Symposium transpired in the serene confines of the Jose Rizal Memorial State University Audio-Visual Hall, on May 10, 2024.

Through a video presentation, Senator Loren Legarda, a long-standing advocate for education and indigenous rights, emphasized the pressing challenges that the educational sector faces today, particularly in integrating indigenous knowledge and cultures into the mainstream curriculum.

"Upang maging produktibo ang programa ng pamahalaan kailangan taasan ang tingin sa mga katutubo para sila ay makapasok sa eskwela. Kung hindi ito magawa mararamdaman lamang nila ang kanilang kaibahan at maaring pang maghimok ito ng kahiyaan sa kanilang pinagmulan," said Senator Legarda as she underscored the barriers imposed by cultural and linguistic divides, often leaving indigenous communities on the fringes of educational policies and practices.

Senator Legarda is known to passionately argue for a more inclusive educational framework, through the Integrated Tertiary Act of 2016, which seeks to integrate indigenous culture, history, and identity within the national educational curriculum.

Meanwhile, JRMSU President Dr. Maria Rio Naguit emphasized the importance of respect and understanding across diverse social spectrum, and encouraged the participants to draw character from Dr. Jose Rizal.

Distinct speakers including Hon. Kathlyn U. Hamoy, NCIP Edgar I. Gumanas, and Professor Jann Dainver L. Maravilla, who advocate for the preservation of indigenous traditions and cultural treasures in the country also graced the event.

Initiated by Mr. Ralf Alfrey Alberca, the symposium not only highlighted the complexities of integrating indigenous knowledge into mainstream education but also served as a call to action for policymakers, educators, and the community to foster an environment of respect and inclusivity, marking a significant step towards bridging gaps and building a more cohesive educational landscape in the Philippines.

Writer | Anjeneth Yu
Photos | Anjeneth Yu

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I find profound significance in our ongoing commitment to safeguarding and enriching our cultural heritage. Just as we prioritize preserving our environment and the protection of our planet's future, so do we cherish and nurture the diverse tapestry of traditions, languages, and arts that define us as a people. It is a testament to our past and a beacon guiding us toward a future where the essence of Filipino identity remains vibrant and resilient for generations to come.This National Heritage Month, let us stand as stewards of our culture, weaving its threads into the fabric of our nation's future with pride and reverence.

The different Traditional Dances during KADAIYAHAN Talks 2024

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Mabuhay ang KADAIYAHAN ❤️💚💛

May 10, 2024

Kadaiyahan Talks Gather Indigenous Peoples Advocates

In its THIRD SEASON, the Kadaiyahan Talks, founded by Mr. RALF ALREY ALBERCA, Visiting Lecturer of the Social Science Department of the College of Arts and Sciences, has gathered key IP advocates in Zamboanga del Norte elevating the students' cultural appreciation and deepening their sense of connectedness to their roots. The event culminated the semester-long course on Indigenous Peoples Education in Jose Rizal Memorial State University.

Students taking up GE-IPED were warmly welcomed by Dr. Archer Campoy, Associate Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Main Campus and Dr. Maria Rio Abdon-Naguit, University President. Dr. Abdon-Naguit underscored the importance of respect and understanding in light of the students' deepened sense of appreciation of our local indigenous cultures.

This year's Kadaiyahan talks welcomed the special appearance of Senator Loren Legarda who gave a recorded message to the participants of the event. The Senator was invited by Mr. Alberca to share her thoughts about the real essence of IP protection and appreciation in the different contexts within the Philippines.

Sen. Loren Legarda, an Indigenous People's advocate herself set the direction of future endeavors in IP protection for universities and schools within the Philippines. Given our contexts where IPs are often left behind and discriminated, Sen. Legarda, emphasized that courses like GE-IPED are all aimed in developing within each the student an appreciation and respect to these cultures to gradually break the stigma, stereotypes, and eventually eliminate the discrimination againts them. She added that society's sensitized tolerance of discriminatory acts prevents IPs from getting equal opportunities even in education.

Dr. Patrick Gallieto, Campus Director, expressed his support to the university's effort in promoting IP eduction in the Main Campus.

The Kadaiyahan Talks featured IP adocates including Hon. Kathlyn Uyehara-Hamoy, JRMSU Regent, who explained the importance of preservation of the our Indigenous Traditions and Cultures as well as the protection of the different forms of Philippine Indigenous Treasures. Hon. Uyehara-Hamoy encouraged students and faculty alike to promote and choose indigenous peoples products as a means of supporting our enterprising IPs.

Mr. Edgar I. Gumanas, representative of the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples, spoke of the rich history and customs of the tribes in Mindanao. He openly shared his thoughts about the challenges the hound IPs even with the existence of Philippine laws to protect them.

College of Arts and Sciences Faculty Mr. Dainver Jann L. Maravilla shared the diverse mutli-cultural and ethno-linguistic origins of the different IPs. As the Artistic Director of Teyatro Dasuliman, Mr Maravilla asked the participants to pay a particular look on possible abuses in cultural appreciation which anyone can easily commit. He emphasized that advocates should exercise due diligence in researching to prevent cultural appropriation.

Lastly, the event was graced by Dr. Elias Cabilin, System Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and Mr. Jessie Flores, Unit Head - Socio-Cultural Affairs of JRMSU Main Campus. Dr. Cabilin emphasized that cultural appreciation begins with our efforts to step back and take a look at the threads that unite us to our indigenous past. Mr. Flores closed the event by challenging students and faculty to unite with the country's efforts in greater inclusivity by breaking the barriers which has prevented IPs from being treated equally in our societies.

Mr. Alberca, Kadaiyahan Talks founding organizer, expressed his positive outlook for the future of the event as he hopes to see the platform expand and take on more proactive involvement in the community.

Photos : The State Collegian

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