Kisah Unik dari Masyarakat Adat Wanaposangke

Summary

The indigenous community of Taronggo in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, has long inhabited the mountains with limited interaction with the outside world. They rely heavily on the forest for their livelihood, practicing shifting cultivation and living off the land. In 2018, they received legal recognition for their customary forest, a significant step towards conservation and sustainable living. Despite challenges like limited education and difficult access, the community has made strides with the establishment of a 'school in a bag' in 2012, aiming for self-sufficiency and a better future while preserving their forest heritage.

Takeaways

• 🏞️ The indigenous community living in the mountains of Desa Taronggo, Bungku Utara, Morowali Utara, Central Sulawesi, has long been settled there but was initially unknown to many.
• 🌳 They were isolated, with limited interaction with the outside world, leading to a lack of information and access.
• 🌱 Their lifestyle revolves around farming and shifting cultivation, moving from one place to another within the mountains after each harvest season.
• 🐾 The community is peaceful and has been so since ancient times, coexisting with the wildlife in the forest.
• 📜 There are three sub-villages (Dusun) within the traditional forest, with the indigenous people of Waru Posangke relying heavily on the forest for their livelihood.
• 🏡 The community was granted legal rights to cultivate and manage their traditional forest land through a decree by the Indonesian President in 2018.
• 📚 The establishment of the 'Sekolah Lipu' (Floating School) in 2012 marked a significant step in improving education levels within the community.
• 📈 The school, which can be set up anywhere, is not just for learning but also for community activities and crafts, promoting a holistic approach to education.
• 🚸 The community faces challenges due to difficult access to their villages within the forest, impacting education and development.
• 🌱 The community's future aspirations include becoming self-sufficient and overcoming external threats and obstacles to ensure sustainability for future generations.
• 🌿 The ultimate goal is for the Waru Posangke community to achieve prosperity while preserving the conservation function of their traditional forest.

Q & A

Who are the indigenous people living in the mountains of Desa Taronggo?

The indigenous people living in the mountains of Desa Taronggo are referred to as 'masyarakat adat' who have long inhabited the area but were initially not widely recognized.

What was the initial situation regarding the indigenous people's access to information and interaction with the outside world?

Initially, the indigenous people had limited access to information and their interaction with the outside world was very restricted.

How do the indigenous people of Desa Taronggo sustain their livelihood?

They sustain their livelihood by farming and shifting cultivation, moving from one place to another after one season of cultivation.

What is the significance of the forest to the indigenous people?

The forest is crucial to their livelihood, with every activity and aspect of their life being dependent on the utilization of the forest resources.

What legal recognition did the indigenous people receive for their land rights?

They received legal recognition through the issuance of a decree on December 28, 2018, which established the indigenous forest (hutan adat) and was handed over by the President of Indonesia through the Minister of Forestry.

What is the size of the indigenous forest (hutan adat) recognized for the community?

The recognized indigenous forest area is 4,660 hectares, consisting of 3,988 hectares from the Morowali Nature Reserve and 672 hectares from the production forest area.

How does the difficult access to the community within the indigenous forest affect the education level of the indigenous people?

The difficult access to the community within the indigenous forest has resulted in a low level of education among the indigenous people.

When was the first 'Sekolah Lipu' established, and what does 'Lipu' mean?

The first 'Sekolah Lipu' was established on April 19, 2012. 'Lipu' means 'village' in the local language, indicating that the school is not just a place for learning but also an integral part of the community.

What is the purpose of the 'Sekolah Lipu'?

The 'Sekolah Lipu' serves as a collaborative learning center for the community, involving all stakeholders and evaluating the implementation of every program to address various issues.

What is the hope for the future of the indigenous people of Desa Taronggo?

The hope is for the indigenous people to become self-reliant and have their socio-economic conditions improve without external threats or barriers, ensuring sustainability for future generations while maintaining the conservation function of the indigenous forest.

Outlines

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🏞️ Indigenous Community of Taronggo

The script introduces the indigenous community residing in the mountains of Taronggo village, Bungku Utara district, Morowali Utara regency, Central Sulawesi province. Historically isolated with limited interaction with the outside world, the community's lifestyle revolves around shifting cultivation and residing in the forest, particularly in the Morowali Nature Reserve. They depend heavily on the forest for their livelihood, with every activity tied to its conservation. The community is made up of three sub-villages, collectively known as the 'Warna Posangke' traditional law community, which was granted legal rights to cultivate land within their customary forest area by a presidential decree in 2018. Despite the legal recognition, the community faces challenges in accessing education and development due to the remote location of their villages within the forest reserve.

Keywords

💡Adat

In the context of the video, 'Adat' refers to traditional customs and laws of indigenous communities. It is a key concept as it relates to the indigenous people's way of life, their traditions, and their connection to the land. The script mentions 'masyarakat adat' which indicates the indigenous community that has long resided in the area, maintaining their traditional practices and customs.

💡Morowali

Morowali is a district in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, mentioned in the script as the location of the indigenous community. It is significant as it provides the geographical context for the video's narrative, highlighting the community's struggle for recognition and their rights to the land within the district.

💡Hutan Adat

Hutan Adat translates to 'customary forest' or 'traditional forest'. It is a crucial concept in the video as it represents the land that the indigenous community has traditionally managed and relied upon for their livelihood. The script discusses the legal recognition of the Hutan Adat as a means for the community to continue their traditional practices within the forest.

💡Konservasi

Konservasi, meaning 'conservation', is a key theme in the video as it underscores the community's efforts to preserve their natural environment. The script mentions that the Hutan Adat serves a primary function of conservation, emphasizing the community's role in maintaining the ecological balance of the area.

💡Pendidikan

Pendidikan, or 'education', is highlighted in the script as a challenge faced by the indigenous community due to limited access. The establishment of a school, Sekolah Lipu, signifies a step towards addressing this issue, aiming to improve the community's educational standards and future prospects.

💡Sekolah Lipu

Sekolah Lipu, or 'floating school', is a unique educational initiative mentioned in the script. It represents a collaborative effort to provide education to the community in an area where access is difficult. The school is not just a physical building but a concept that involves learning activities conducted in various settings within the community.

💡Akses

Akses, or 'access', is a recurring issue in the script, referring to the difficulty the community faces in reaching their villages within the Hutan Adat. Limited access impacts various aspects of their lives, including education and economic opportunities, and is a barrier the community is trying to overcome.

💡Mandiri

Mandiri, meaning 'independent' or 'self-sufficient', is a goal mentioned in the script for the indigenous community. It reflects the community's aspiration to achieve autonomy in managing their resources and improving their socio-economic conditions without external threats or barriers.

💡Keberlanjutan

Keberlanjutan, or 'sustainability', is a key message in the video. It is tied to the community's efforts to ensure that their way of life, including the conservation of their Hutan Adat, can continue for future generations. The script suggests that the community's progress towards sustainability is gradual but certain.

💡Warga

Warga, or 'citizens', is used in the script to contrast the indigenous community's current situation with that of citizens outside their area. The video implies a hope for the community to achieve a standard of living comparable to other citizens while preserving their unique cultural identity and traditional practices.

Highlights

The indigenous community of Taronggo village in Bungku Utara, Morowali Utara, Central Sulawesi has long been residing in the mountains.

Initially, their existence was largely unrecognized, and they had limited interaction with the outside world.

Their livelihood is deeply connected to the mountains, practicing shifting cultivation and moving to different locations seasonally.

The community has historically been peaceful and has maintained a harmonious relationship with their environment.

The message highlights three sub-villages within the traditional forest area, indicating the community's reliance on the forest for their livelihood.

The community's activities, including farming, are inseparable from the utilization of the forest within their traditional area.

The legal recognition of their traditional forest rights came through a decree on December 28, 2018, issued by the President of Indonesia.

The traditional forest area of Warna Posangke covers 4660 hectares, including areas from the Morowali Nature Reserve and production forest areas.

The management and utilization of the forest are entrusted to the Warna Posangke indigenous community, ensuring their rights to cultivate the land.

Access to the sub-villages within the traditional forest area is difficult, which impacts the level of education within the community.

On April 19, 2012, the first 'Lipu School' was opened, marking a significant step in education for the community.

The 'Lipu School' is not just a place for learning but also a space for various community activities and crafts.

Collaboration and evaluation of programs are essential for the community's development and addressing their issues.

The community's hope is to become self-sufficient and to have their socio-economic conditions improve without external threats or barriers.

The efforts are aimed at sustainability for future generations, ensuring the community's well-being and maintaining the conservation function of the traditional forest.

Transcripts

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[Musik]

masyarakat adat yang menghuni gunung di

desa taronggo Kecamatan Bungku Utara

Kabupaten Morowali Utara Provinsi

Sulawesi Tengah adalah masyarakat yang

sudah lama bermukim di sana

awalnya tak banyak yang menyadari

keberadaan mereka

[Musik]

mereka itu tertutup informasi kemudian

tidak ada akses interaksi mereka dengan

orang luar itu sangat terbatas

mereka ini berkebun berpindah-pindah dan

berkebun itu di Gunung habis musim satu

tahun mereka Ya Pindah lagi ke

Hai

[Musik]

Terbang Bersamaku besar masyarakat itu

damai kepada mah masih dari sejak dulu

sampai sekarang

oleh Zul yang ada di dalam hutan adat

warna pesan ke ini ada tiga Dusun yaitu

Dusun

534 dapat dipungkiri masyarakat adat

yang mendiami hutan cagar alam Morowali

sangat menggantungkan hidupnya pada

hutan Setiap kegiatan bahkan kehidupan

mereka tak lepas dari pemanfaatan Ti

dalam kawasan hutan

mustika Aku sing Haduh wanita

memang berpindah

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mengikat siang kami Tabrani

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Hai bagaimana caranya masyarakat itu

mendapatkan pegang erat pada saat ini

tanpa diuji Dirjen kehutanan merespon

silakan robot akan saja lahannya Pak

gimana simak kawasan yang dianggap itu

hutan adat

28-12-2018 SK penetapan hutan adat

Terbit dan diserahkan oleh Presiden

Republik Indonesia melalui menteri

kehutanan

Hal ini sebagai legalitas mereka untuk

dapat menggarap lahan di dalam kawasan

hutan adat dengan fungsi pokok

konservasi hutan adat warna posangke

memiliki luas

4660 hektar terdiri dari

3988 hektar yang diambil dari kawasan

cagar alam Morowali dan

672 hektar dari kawasan hutan produksi

pengelolaan dan pemanfaatan hutan hak

atau hutan adat diserahkan kepada

masyarakat hukum adat warna posangke ya

kalau udah aja itu kalau kita jalanin

sini dapat juga setengah hari kalau

Busung 52 hari kalau kita tidak

masyarakat yang sudah sering naik keatas

Hai akibat sulitnya akses menuju ke

dusun-dusun yang ada di dalam kawasan

hutan adat warna posangke

mengakibatkan idungnya tingkat

pendidikan masyarakat adat warna

posangke

[Musik]

tanggal 19 APR 2012 Sekolah lipu dibuka

pertama kalinya nipu artinya kampung ada

di sini kan ada terbentuk sekolah lipu a

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mencet hahaha

kudu namanya itu kan sekolah lipu bukan

hanya sebatas proses belajar-mengajar di

suatu tempat ke dalam suatu regu apa

ruangan apapun yang aktivitas mereka

lakukan dalam buku itu sekolah lipu

misalkan menganyam atau membuat tikar

membuat kerajinan itu sekolah dengan

kolaborasi seluruh pihak yang terkait

kemudian evaluasi dari sosialisasi

setiap program yang dijalankan di sana

dapat

ngasih setiap detail permasalahan tidak

lam kawasan

nah harapannya

kedepannya

mereka sudah bisa mandiri sudah bisa

mandiri dan secara apa sosial ekonominya

itu tidak ada lagi ancaman luar ataupun

hambatan yang mereka hadapi bahwa yang

kita lakukan ini untuk keberlanjutan

untuk anak-cucu kita perlahan namun

pasti kondisi masyarakat adat warna

posangke bertahap menuju sejahtera dan

hidup layaknya warga di luar kawasan

dengan tetap mempertahankan fungsi

konservasi hutan adat warna posangke