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What defines Indigenous Peoples according to the IPRA?
What defines Indigenous Peoples according to the IPRA?
- A group that renounces their cultural traditions.
- A group with a historical connection to a specific territory. (correct)
- A group sharing common genetic traits.
- A group formed only by those who have migrated to a given area.
What is a characteristic of Indigenous Peoples as mentioned in the content?
What is a characteristic of Indigenous Peoples as mentioned in the content?
- They possess a unified economic system.
- They have abandoned their historical practices.
- They only speak one language.
- They share common bonds of language, customs, and traditions. (correct)
What does 'self-ascription' refer to in the context of Indigenous Peoples?
What does 'self-ascription' refer to in the context of Indigenous Peoples?
- Being categorized by external authorities.
- The economic classification of a group.
- The political affiliation of community members.
- Defining one's own identity and cultural belonging. (correct)
According to the U.N. Sub-Commission, how do Indigenous communities define themselves?
According to the U.N. Sub-Commission, how do Indigenous communities define themselves?
What challenges do Indigenous Peoples face as mentioned in the definition?
What challenges do Indigenous Peoples face as mentioned in the definition?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a characteristic of Indigenous Peoples?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a characteristic of Indigenous Peoples?
What does the term ‘historically differentiated’ imply about Indigenous Peoples?
What does the term ‘historically differentiated’ imply about Indigenous Peoples?
What aspect of Indigenous Peoples is highlighted by their resistance to colonization?
What aspect of Indigenous Peoples is highlighted by their resistance to colonization?
What percentage of the total population in the Philippines was estimated to be indigenous peoples in 1995?
What percentage of the total population in the Philippines was estimated to be indigenous peoples in 1995?
Which of the following best describes the governance structure of indigenous communities in the Philippines?
Which of the following best describes the governance structure of indigenous communities in the Philippines?
Where can indigenous peoples' communities primarily be found in the Philippines?
Where can indigenous peoples' communities primarily be found in the Philippines?
What was one significant impact of American colonial rule on indigenous communities during the 1890s to early 1900s?
What was one significant impact of American colonial rule on indigenous communities during the 1890s to early 1900s?
What was one way indigenous peoples in the Philippines preserved their culture during colonization?
What was one way indigenous peoples in the Philippines preserved their culture during colonization?
What is the primary basis for the continued existence of indigenous peoples as stated in the content?
What is the primary basis for the continued existence of indigenous peoples as stated in the content?
Which phenomenon has increasingly pressured indigenous communities' land bases since the 1970s?
Which phenomenon has increasingly pressured indigenous communities' land bases since the 1970s?
What has changed the indigenous way of life over the years according to the content?
What has changed the indigenous way of life over the years according to the content?
What role has the military played concerning indigenous communities?
What role has the military played concerning indigenous communities?
How have foreign and local corporations affected indigenous communities?
How have foreign and local corporations affected indigenous communities?
How did indigenous communities in the Philippines typically settle disputes?
How did indigenous communities in the Philippines typically settle disputes?
What role did communal rituals play in indigenous peoples' cultures?
What role did communal rituals play in indigenous peoples' cultures?
How many ethnic groups are identified as part of the Philippine indigenous population according to Tunay na Alyansa ng Bayan Alay sa Katutubo (TABAK)?
How many ethnic groups are identified as part of the Philippine indigenous population according to Tunay na Alyansa ng Bayan Alay sa Katutubo (TABAK)?
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of the construction of infrastructure projects by past and present governments?
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of the construction of infrastructure projects by past and present governments?
What is the classification of the ethnic groups of indigenous peoples in the Philippines according to the NCIP?
What is the classification of the ethnic groups of indigenous peoples in the Philippines according to the NCIP?
Which factor has significantly undermined tribal ways of life in indigenous communities?
Which factor has significantly undermined tribal ways of life in indigenous communities?
What term is used to refer to all non-Muslim hill tribes of Mindanao?
What term is used to refer to all non-Muslim hill tribes of Mindanao?
Which of the following groups refuses to be called Igorots except by their own tribes?
Which of the following groups refuses to be called Igorots except by their own tribes?
How many ethno-linguistic groups are found in the Cordillera region?
How many ethno-linguistic groups are found in the Cordillera region?
Which group is considered the earliest inhabitants of the Philippines?
Which group is considered the earliest inhabitants of the Philippines?
What is the population of the Lumad peoples?
What is the population of the Lumad peoples?
In which provinces can the Lumad peoples primarily be found?
In which provinces can the Lumad peoples primarily be found?
What population number identifies the Caraballo tribes?
What population number identifies the Caraballo tribes?
Which provinces are primarily inhabited by the Agta peoples?
Which provinces are primarily inhabited by the Agta peoples?
Flashcards
Indigenous Peoples in the Philippines
Indigenous Peoples in the Philippines
Communities with shared language, customs, and historical claims to territory, resisting cultural colonization and maintaining unique identities.
Non-dominant sector
Non-dominant sector
Indigenous communities are a significant part of Philippine society but hold less power than dominant groups.
Cultural patterns
Cultural patterns
Traditions, beliefs, rituals, and ways of life specific to indigenous groups.
Legal systems
Legal systems
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Ethno-linguistic groups
Ethno-linguistic groups
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Colonial Influences
Colonial Influences
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Erosion of land rights
Erosion of land rights
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Cultural integrity
Cultural integrity
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Mindanao Lumad
Mindanao Lumad
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Cordillera Peoples
Cordillera Peoples
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Caraballo Tribes
Caraballo Tribes
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Agta and Aeta/Negrito
Agta and Aeta/Negrito
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Preserving cultural practices
Preserving cultural practices
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External pressures
External pressures
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Maintaining distinct identities
Maintaining distinct identities
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Shared language
Shared language
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Shared customs
Shared customs
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Historical claims to territory
Historical claims to territory
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Resisting cultural colonization
Resisting cultural colonization
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Maintaining distinct identities
Maintaining distinct identities
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Aiming to preserve cultural patterns
Aiming to preserve cultural patterns
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Aiming to preserve legal systems
Aiming to preserve legal systems
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Major classifications of Philippine indigenous groups
Major classifications of Philippine indigenous groups
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Population of indigenous peoples in the Philippines
Population of indigenous peoples in the Philippines
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Study Notes
Introduction to Indigenous Peoples in the Philippines
- Indigenous Peoples are defined by shared language, customs, traditions, and historical claims to territory.
- The term encompasses communities that have resisted cultural colonization and maintained distinct identities.
- Indigenous communities form non-dominant sectors of society, aiming to preserve their cultural patterns and legal systems.
General Profile of Indigenous Peoples in the Philippines
- The Philippines comprises 7,107 islands, home to over 12-15 million indigenous individuals, about 17-22% of the population (1995).
- Indigenous communities are mainly located in the interiors of Luzon, Mindanao, and parts of Visayas.
- These groups showcase rich diversity with over forty ethno-linguistic groups, each maintaining unique languages and traditions.
- Many indigenous peoples retained their cultural practices despite colonial influences from Spain and the United States, preserving their social structures and communal rituals.
- Indigenous communities face external pressures from migration, industrialization, and government policies that have eroded land rights and cultural integrity.
Major Groups of Indigenous Peoples
- Various organizations classify Philippine indigenous ethnic groups, with estimates ranging from 40 to 95 distinct tribes.
- Major classifications include:
Mindanao Lumad
- Consists of all non-Muslim hill tribes, a term meaning "born and grown in the place".
- Comprises around 18 ethno-linguistic groups with a population of approximately 2.1 million.
- Concentrated in regions like Davao, Bukidnon, and Agusan.
Cordillera Peoples
- Inhabit the Cordillera mountain range in Northern Luzon, known collectively as Igorots.
- Comprises eight ethno-linguistic groups, totaling nearly 988,000 individuals.
- Some groups, such as Kalingas and Ifugaos, prefer not to be classified as Igorots.
Caraballo Tribes
- Includes five ethno-linguistic groups: Ibanag, Ilongot, Gaddang, Ikalahan, and Isinai.
- Resides in the Caraballo mountain range, connecting Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino, and Nueva Ecija with a combined population of around 500,000.
Agta and Aeta/Negrito
- Recognized as the earliest inhabitants of the Philippines, characterized by distinctive physical features.
- Population is about 160,000, facing racial discrimination and often relegated to hinterland regions like Zambales and Bataan.
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