Nila Kartika Wati
- Environment and Nature
- September 25, 2026
- 57 views
Martha Haran and the Echoes of Telimaa: A Guardian of Ancestral Land and Dayak Heritage in Kapuas Hulu
At 70 years of age, Martha Haran—affectionately known as Ine Martha—embodies the enduring spirit of the Dayak Kayan Mendalam people of Kapuas Hulu, West Kalimantan. With a voice that remains…
- Environment and Nature
- September 22, 2026
- 55 views
Nunas Nede: The Ancient Sasak Ritual Safeguarding Lombok’s Ecological Future Through Ancestral Wisdom
In the rolling foothills of the Masbagik district in East Lombok, Indonesia, the rhythm of life is dictated not by the calendar, but by the subtle shifts in the soil…
- Environment and Nature
- September 17, 2026
- 47 views
The Vanishing Ancestral Forests: The Struggle to Preserve Sagu in Kampung Yoboi Amidst Modernization and Development
The towering canopy of the sago palm forests in Kampung Yoboi, located in the Sentani District of Jayapura Regency, Papua, serves as more than just a landscape feature; it is…
- Environment and Nature
- September 13, 2026
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PAPEDA Summit 2026: Indigenous Women of Papua Demand Sovereignty Over Ancestral Forests Amidst Industrial Expansion
The PAPEDA Summit 2026, held in Sorong, Southwest Papua, has concluded as a critical juncture for the future of the Indonesian archipelago’s easternmost frontier. While the forum served as a…
- Environment and Nature
- July 5, 2026
- 50 views
The Evolutionary Echo of Laughter and the Ancestral Roots of Human Language Development
The act of laughter, often dismissed as a simple emotional outburst or a spontaneous response to humor, has emerged as a profound biological "fossil" that offers a window into the…
- Environment and Nature
- June 21, 2026
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Indigenous Pekurehua Community Faces Protracted Agrarian Conflict as Indonesia Land Bank Claims Ancestral Territories in Central Sulawesi
The Pekurehua indigenous community in Poso, Central Sulawesi, is currently navigating a series of relentless agrarian challenges that threaten their ancestral lands and traditional way of life. For years, the…
- Environment and Nature
- June 2, 2026
- 67 views
Strengthening Indigenous Sovereignty: The Urgent Need for Legal Recognition and Participatory Mapping of Ancestral Lands in Indonesia
The recognition and protection of indigenous territories across the Indonesian archipelago remain alarmingly insufficient, as the exclusion of ancestral domain maps from the central government’s One Map Policy continues to…
- Environment and Nature
- May 28, 2026
- 56 views
Harmonizing Human and Wildlife The Semende Tribes Ancestral Wisdom in Preserving the Siamang and the Jalur Agung Corridor
In the mist-shrouded highlands of South Sumatra, a profound and ancient social contract continues to govern the relationship between man and nature. For centuries, the Semende people have coexisted in…
- Environment and Nature
- May 18, 2026
- 61 views
Guardians of the Limestone Hills: How the Boti People’s Ancestral Wisdom Defies Climate Change in East Nusa Tenggara
In the rugged, sun-scorched landscapes of the Kie District in South Central Timor, the Boti indigenous community stands as a living testament to human resilience against the intensifying whims of…
- Environment and Nature
- May 10, 2026
- 90 views
The Fading Legacies of the Penesak Woodworkers Between Ancestral Artistry and the Looming Timber Crisis in South Sumatra
The landscape of South Sumatra, particularly the Ogan Ilir Regency, has for centuries been synonymous with a unique breed of artisans: the Penesak woodworkers. These master craftsmen, known as "maestros"…
- Environment and Nature
- April 5, 2026
- 113 views
Struggle for Ancestral Lands and the Urgent Call for the Indigenous Peoples Bill Amidst Rising Agrarian Conflicts in Indonesia
The persistent struggle of the Bahau Umaq Telivaq indigenous community in Mahakam Ulu, East Kalimantan, serves as a poignant microcosm of a much larger, systemic crisis unfolding across the Indonesian…
