Cultural LINKS: Indigenized Storybook Turnover for the Tagbanwa of Culion, Palawan
By: Teresa Kristel Banta After months of storybook development and meticulous review by our partner community, the indigenous Tagbanwa Community from the Chindonan-Alulad-Lamud-Marabal Ancestral Domain (“CALM AD” or the “Community”) finally received their storybooks after the MOA Signing and Ceremonial Turnover held in Sitio Marabal, Culion, Palawan, last 06 […]
Daloy ng Karunungan 2024: Training Series for Early Child Education Teachers (ECE) for Indigenous Learners
From October 21 to 25, 2024, a total of 22 child development workers and teachers from six Indigenous communities across the Philippines gathered in Quezon City for the Daloy ng Karunungan Training Series. Designed for child development workers and teachers (CDW/Ts), the five-day series explored ways to nurture meaningful, culturally rooted education for Indigenous learners. […]
Celebrating the Harvest of Learning: Sama-Bajau Learners' Recognition Day
The past school year has been a journey of growth and achievement for the Sama-Bajau children, made possible through the collective efforts of Cartwheel’s sponsors, partners, and community. Working hand in hand not only helps the children grow and thrive but also empowers them to embrace new experiences with confidence and hope. The generous support […]
Cultural LINKS: An Indigenized Storybook Development for the Tagbanwa of Culion, Palawan
Indigenous Peoples (IPs) have a rich cultural heritage that is intricately woven into their histories, identities, and ways of life. At the heart of their cultures lies repositories of intangible heritage, encompassing traditions, languages, and knowledge passed down through many generations. Preserving and safeguarding the intangible cultural heritage of Indigenous Peoples (IPs) holds a significance […]
Bringing Lights, Turning a Community’s Distant Dream to a Reality!
By Alyanna Cariño In many indigenous communities, the absence of essential resources, such as electricity, is a sad reality. What is basic to most people, is considered a privilege for indigenous communities, highlighting a glaring disparity. Far removed from the conveniences of modern technologies, many find themselves in challenging situations. This problem is also present […]
This School Year, We are Educating more than a Hundred Indigenous Learners!
By Alyanna Cariño On the first week of September, classes opened for the Sama Bajau Activity Center in Barangay San Dionisio, Parañaque City and in the Angiskul Ma Bangka Child Development Center in Barangay Kasanyangan, Zamboanga City. It’s that time of the year again when the classrooms come alive with vibrant energy. This year, we […]
Harmony in Diversity: A Cultural Exchange Between Young Ateneans and Sama-Bajau Learners
By Alyanna Cariño The Sama-Bajau people have faced significant discrimination and stigmatization over the years, which has led to widespread misconceptions and negative stereotypes. Oftentimes, they have been subjected to ridicule on social media, and many people do not view them as an ethnolinguistic group that has a rich cultural heritage, but more of a […]
Easing Access to Learning by Energizing Classrooms: A Solar Power and Gadget Donation Project in Culion, Palawan by Cartwheel Foundation and Insight Direct Philippines
By Cale Belyn Cruz In a world that is technology-driven, there are still many communities left behind, especially indigenous tribes in rural, remote areas where electricity is scarce and the wifi signal is weak to non-existent. Those especially affected by the lack of resources are teachers and students who struggle to make learning sustainable and […]
Tahanan ng Edukasyon: Constructing a “Classroom on Stilts” to House Young Sama-Bajau Learners
by Cale Belyn Cruz Sama-Bajau children from Barangay Kasanyangan, Zamboanga City used to hold in-person classes at a borrowed location in their community. In 2022, Sunlife Foundation funded the construction of a new “Classroom on Stilts,” allowing the children to start learning in a safe space of their own. With the completion of the new […]
Daloy ng Karunugan Para sa Mga Guro ng Katutubong Mag-aaral: An Online Learning Exchange for Teachers
by Cale Belyn Cruz Everyone has the right to an education. Despite this, many Filipino children still lack resources to attend school, receive quality instruction, and learn in a safe environment. The challenges are often even more difficult for indigenous learners and their teachers. On July 26, 27, and 29, 2022, Cartwheel Foundation engaged selected […]