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WINNERS of the 11th ICBE Raffle Draw (Tombola)
MABIKAs Foundation-The Netherlands, host of the 11th Igorot Cordillera BIMAAK-Europe (ICBE) Conference, is happy and pleased to (re)announce the winners of the “Raising Funds to Keep Indigenous Societies Sustainable & Alive” fun-and-fund drive held on May 20, 2023...
Knowledge Sharing is Empowering: The Case of the Philippine Indigenous People
On October 30, 2021, MABIKAs Foundation-The Netherlands, in coordination with SANDIWA Network of Advocates for National Minority Rights, held its first virtual celebration of the Philippine Indigenous Peoples (IP) Month. Guided by the theme “Bridging Gaps Through Knowledge Sharing”, the four resource speakers gave powerful yet heart-breaking presentations about the current situation of indigenous people in the Philippines from Luzon to Mindanao…
To cañao, or not to cañao, that is the question
In general, cañao or kanyaw is a special feast of the Igorot Cordillerans or the indigenous people from the Cordillera Admistrative Region (CAR) of the Philippines. It is a special feast that entails community gathering…
Should we say YES or NO to Anti-Terrorism Bill?
From the name of the bill itself, The Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020, the intention is clear. It is an Act to prevent, prohibit, and penalize terrorism. Taken from that perspective, should we as advocates for the rights of Indigenous Peoples (IPs) support a bill such as...
The 3Ts of Igorot Cordillerans in Europe: Travels, Travails & Triumphs
Are you an Igorot Cordilleran who migrated to Europe? Do you have an interesting story to tell about how your Igorotness has helped you in navigating your way as a migrant? Are you a first-generation Igorot Cordilleran who would like to narrate your journey from the...
Dang dang ay sidong ilay
Lyrics composed by Janet BarcenaSang together with Luniza Taoil & Aurora Pacio-Pascual as a welcoming song to participants of the MABIKAs 3rd year anniversary and Christmas celebration held on December 7, 2019 in Gouda, The Netherlands. Dang dang ay sidong ilay...
Unlearning and Relearning: A Brief Cordillera History
By Andrei Angnged I am honored to be invited and to be an active participant in this annual Indigenous Peoples Day and Workshop organized by MABIKAS Foundation. I would first like to all the Cordilleran’s present here if they are comfortable or accept if I use the...
The Culture of the Tuinggians
This article is originally published on the book, "ICBE Through the Years: Preserving the Igorot Cultural Heritage & Passing it on to the Next Generation", 2019 edition. ABOUT THE PRESENTER [author_image...
BOOK: ICBE Through the Years
Published by Igorot Cordillera BIMAAK-Europe (ICBE). Copyright @2019 by MABIKAs Foundation- The Netherlands and the contributing authors on their respective works and the contributing photographers on their photographs. Cover and Interior Layout & Design: Myra...
Abra: Land, People & History
This article is originally published on the book, "ICBE Through the Years: Preserving the Igorot Cultural Heritage & Passing it on to the Next Generation", 2019 edition. ABOUT THE PRESENTER [author_image...
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