Utilization of Indigenous Media through a Community- Based MIL Learning As an Approach to Indigenous Knowledge Preservation

Abstract

During a fieldwork project commissioned by a government agency in Rizal province, I had the chance to interact with the youth in Indigenous People (IP) communities. It became evident that many of them lacked a sense of pride in their cultural heritage. Their limited involvement in cultural practices and insufficient knowledge about their traditions affected their identity as indigenous people which poses a risk to the preservation of their own culture for future generations. To address this concern, it is important to prioritize cultural preservation and provide the community with a deeper understanding of their roots.