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Experiences of the Pastoral Maasai Indigenous Peoples of Transmara, Kenya
I. Introduction The Maasai community in Transmara, Narok County, inhabit a region characterized by a rich cultural way of life and are deeply connected to their lands. Traditionally, the Maasai are pastoralists with cattle, goat, and sheep, serving as the cornerstone of their economy and culture. These livestock are not only a source of food and income but also hold significant cultural value. They symbolize wealth and social status within the community, providing not only food but also...
SOYOSOY DI KULTURA: Youth Camp on Indigenous Knowledge and Cultures
Thirty young artists from Baguio and La Trinidad came together for Soyosoy Di Kultura (Waves of Culture),a three-day youth camp held from July 24 to 26, 2026 at Avong Nen Romy, Wangal, La Trinidad, Benguet. The youth camp centered on the theme “Promoting Biodiversity Conservation through Indigenous Performing Arts.” Through workshops on Cordillera traditional music, salidummay songwriting, representations of Cordillera culture in mass media, and community theatre, the participants explored how...
Seeds of Sovereignty: How Africa's Farmers Are Safeguarding Biodiversity and Food Futures
Across Africa, millions of smallholder farmers continue a quiet but powerful tradition that has sustained communities for generations: saving, selecting, exchanging, and nurturing their own seeds. These initiative known as Farmer-Managed Seed Systems (FMSS) are far more than agricultural techniques. They are living expressions of culture, biodiversity, resilience, and community self-determination. As climate change, biodiversity loss, and industrial agriculture increasingly threaten food...
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