Roxanne' POV Joylhene's POV Mica ROSE'S POV

PART 1

A. What is your Kankanaey Kankanaey Kankanaey

ethnicity?

B. How Being one of the a My evel of I'm aware and knows

embedded/ingr teenager in our embeddedness in the our customs and
community I participate customs and traditions in our own
ained are you in
in the programs of the traditions are in the ethnic group.
the customs baranggay like for factors offamily
and traditions example attending IPED influence, community
of your ethnic day , remembering your involvement, and
group? roots is significant personal interest.
factor for you to
I sometimes actively
continue life. Bayanihan
participate in cultural
is still alive ,and I do
events, engaging with
partake for example
traditional practices
their is "buhos" we
within our
young people help in
community, and
cooking foods and
valuing the heritage
washing dishes. My
through education.
parents and
It's a dynamic process
grandparents always
influenced by
instill this in me because
individual choices and
they want to experience
the degree to which i
and keep what they
embrace and
started because this
celebrate our cultural
benefits the whole
identity.
community.

C. Are you I am proud of my ethnic Yes,because, being Yes, this is my root.

proud or not of because this is my proud of one's ethnic Also this is my
identity and I can feel group can provide a grandparents and
your ethnic
the belongingness. For sense of belonging, ancestors way of
group?Why or this help me shape my identity, and cultural leaving and had
why not?
 personality and richness. Embracing guided them until
philosophy in life. and celebrating such changes came.
Moreover,this help me ethnic heritage can Being part of this
understand my roots foster a deeper group is considered a
more and communicate connection to your treasure as the culture
effectively with the roots, instill a sense of and traditions are real
people. community, and treasure.
contribute to a
diverse and inclusive
society. Pride in one's
ethnic group often
involves
acknowledging and
valuing unique
traditions, history,
and contributions,
fostering a positive
sense of self and
promoting cultural
appreciation

PART 2

A. In your The best legacy that my I think my ancestors "Inayan" it's always
personal ancestors had passed have passed down a this word which it
on us is the culture of rich cultural heritage gives a warning not to
opinion what is
"BAYANIHAN" for until that includes strong do bad, and serves as
the best legacy today the people in our community ties, a a guidance to always
that your community still honor deep connection to do the right way.
ancestors have and respects this kind of nature, and a set of
passed to you? unity. values emphasizing
respect and
cooperation.

B. Why do you This is best legacy for It shows Community Because it serves as a
think that this is this is the identity of our Strength. Building guidance when in
community,we are strong community ties choosing between
the best legacy?
known for having this fosters a sense of doing the good and
kind of unity in every belonging and bad thing.
occasion. This is where support. This
you can witness the collective strength can
unconditional love and help individuals
respect of the people navigate challenges
living in the society. it and promote a
shows that with unity collaborative
we can finish the task environment.A deep
without consuming connection to nature
more time. instills a sense of
responsibility for the
Because this is the
environment. This can
evidence that we care
lead to sustainable
for our neighbors,we
practices and a
value them for they are
greater awareness of
the ones who will there
the importance of
to help us also when we
preserving natural
need a hand.
resources for future
Therefore,no man is an
generations.Values for
island. We can prosper
Life is also one the
together as one.
values of respect and
In conclusion it simply cooperation are
says this is our foundational for
HERITAGE,our FUTURE. positive social
interactions. These
values contribute to
the development of
well-rounded
individuals who can
navigate relationships
and work
collaboratively in
various aspects of
life.Lastly Cultural
Identity.Embracing
cultural heritage helps
individuals
understand their
roots and identity.
 This knowledge
provides a strong
foundation for
personal growth and
can contribute to a
sense of pride and
purpose

PART 3

A. As there are Cultural preservation is Social One of this is the lack

many issues greatly affects Inequality,Cultural of access to social
me ,because right now Preservation and services for
arising about
the culture's and Cultural Identity. indigenous peoples
indigenous traditions of indigenous like us. This is under
people,what -Social inequality
people are slowly the form of
impacts young people
issues do you transforming to new discrimination and
by determining their
think have versions. Like the old marginalization, and it
access to
influenced you? ones were nearly contributes to poverty
opportunities,
forgotten,knowing that and misunderstanding
Why or why education, and
this generation is mostly among indigenous
not? on technology. And
resources, shaping
peoples within the
their life paths.
most of them were community. These
Cultural preservation
transform online for issues have influenced
plays a crucial role in
easier access. Well,it me because they
maintaining a sense of
can affect the make me aware of the
identity and
community positively or challenges and
belonging, influencing
negatively depending opportunities for
how the younger
on the impact to them. indigenous peoples’
generation perceives
That's why many of our sustainability, and the
themselves and their
elders encourage us to need to respect and
place in the world.
participate on protect our rights and
Cultural identity,
community programs contributions to our
deeply intertwined
and gatherings to
 strengthen the bond with personal identity, community.
normally,and to guides values and
promote cultural behaviors, impacting
relativism. how individuals
navigate a globalized
society. Together,
these factors create a
complex interplay that
shapes the
experiences and
opportunities of the
young generation,
highlighting the need
for addressing social
disparities and
fostering cultural
understanding to
create a more
inclusive and
equitable future

B. What do you One of the hot issue is Pressing issues for I am aware of issues
to think are the land property and water many indigenous arising about
supply ..Mostly peoples today include indigenous peoples as
pressing issues
environmental ongoing challenges well as the
of my problems. For this related to land and discrimination
indigenous supplies thier livelihood. resource rights, as specially on those
peoples now a Secondly equality is they face threats of who disrespect and
days? observed but equity is displacement and don't acknowledge
not practiced because environmental the historical stories
of the demand for the degradation. on how our past
use of resources.There Economic disparities leaders defended our
are many thousands of persist, limiting access country from
people from different to quality education conqueror.
ethnic groups who care and employment
deeply about the opportunities.
environment and fight Additionally, the
every day to protect the preservation of
earth. The difference is cultural identity is a
 that indigenous people concern amid
have the benefit of globalization,
being regularly impacting the well-
reminded of their being of indigenous
responsibilities to the communities as they
land by stories and strive to maintain
ceremonies. They their traditions in the
remain close to the face of external
land, not only in the influences
way they live, but in
their hearts and in the
way they view the
world. Protecting the
environment is not an
intellectual exercise; it
is a sacred duty.

C. What can you As one of the As a student, i can To support advocacy,

do to help the community members,I contribute to I can help in raising
can help by advocating advocating for these awareness and
advocacy of
this things by sharing it issues by raising engage in respectful
these issue? with others, joining awareness within my way. I can also
performance and academic community support organizations
gatherings to promote and beyond. Engage working on indigenous
peace and unity. For us in discussions, rights and
to be able to organize events, or participating
understand more our participate in programs that
roots and history so that awareness campaigns promotes cultural
if someone will ask to shed light on the understanding that
about we can challenges faced by can contribute to
confidently answer the indigenous peoples positive change.
questions. regarding land rights,
economic disparities,
According to research,
and cultural
safeguarding of the
preservation.
Intangible Cultural
Additionally, support
Heritage recognizes the
or join student
importance of
organizations that
intangible cultural
focus on indigenous
 heritage and its rights, collaborate
contribution to with local indigenous
sustainable communities, and
development and explore educational
cultural diversity. It aims opportunities to
to: deepen my
understanding of
• Safeguard living
these issues. By being
heritage;
informed and
• Ensure respect for it; proactive, I can
• Raise awareness of its contribute to building
importance, and; a more inclusive and
• Provide frameworks
supportive
for international
cooperation and environment for
assistance. indigenous peoples

Therefore we can conclude that we are proud to be Igorot's and we respect and honor our roots. That
this ‘living heritage’ - is important fo all of us. It shapes who we are, what we value and how we see and
act in the world today. Living heritage is dynamic and has the capacity to change and evolve as it is
passed on from generation to generation. It underpins our sense of identity and connects us to our past,
each other and the wider world.

Indigenous peoples hold a rich diversity of living heritage, including practices, representations,
expressions, knowledge and skills that continue to be relevant and provide meaning in everyday life. The
practice and transmission of this heritage contributes to the ongoing vitality, strength and wellbeing of
communities.

SOURCES:

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.