UNDRIP Article 31 and Traditional Knowledge Quiz

What does the National Commission on Culture and the Arts (NCCA) primarily focus on?

What is the primary role of the Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Health Care (PITAHC)?

Which framework promotes the right of indigenous peoples to basic education that is responsive to their context?

What is the purpose of Schools of Living Traditions according to the text?

What is one example of using indigenous technology in daily lives as mentioned in the text?

What is the main focus of the National Commission of Indigenous Peoples (NCIP)?

In the context of the text, what does ICCs/IPs stand for?

What is a key aspect emphasized in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples?

Which organization was established to accelerate the development of alternative health care in the Philippines?

What is one way in which indigenous peoples contribute to preserving their cultural heritage according to the text?

Indigenous Peoples' Rights and Cultural Heritage

Article 31 of UNDRIP grants indigenous peoples the right to maintain, control, protect, and develop their cultural heritage and traditional knowledge.
Traditional knowledge encompasses stories, innovations, practices, songs, folklore, proverbs, values, beliefs, rituals, community laws, local languages, and agricultural practices.

Recognition of Indigenous Rights

Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Acts define four key bundles of rights:
- Rights to ancestral lands and domains.
- Rights to self-governance and empowerment.
- Rights to social justice and human rights.
- Rights to cultural integrity.

Definition of Indigenous Peoples

An indigenous person is identified by self-identification and is recognized by their community (group consciousness and acceptance).
Cited from José Martínez Cobo's 1983 definition.

Ethnographic Regions in the Philippines

Indigenous Cultural Communities (ICCs) and Indigenous Peoples (IPs) are terms used interchangeably to describe homogenous societies defined by self-identification.
These communities have historically occupied and utilized distinct territorial lands, maintaining their customs, traditions, and languages.

Historical Context and Challenges

Indigenous populations share a common history of discrimination, often facing marginalization due to the non-recognition of their rights to lands and cultural identities.
They have resisted political and cultural encroachments, leading to their historical differentiation from the majority population in the Philippines.

Milestone Achievements

A significant milestone for indigenous rights occurred on September 13, 2007, with the approval of UNDRIP, affirming the rights of indigenous peoples globally.

This quiz explores Article 31 of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) regarding the protection and development of indigenous cultural heritage and traditional knowledge. It also includes information on traditional knowledge as outlined in the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (UN CBD). Test your knowledge on traditional knowledge, songs, folklore, and proverbs.