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Indonesia Indigenous Peoples Congress 2017

The Indigenous Peoples Alliance of the Archipelago holds its congress once every five years. Communities across Indonesia join in North Sumatra on the site of an old palm oil plantation – where the community have taken back the land. Find out more about what’s happening with these short films from INFIS and AMAN Youth.

AMAN Congress Image by Rifky
New Secretary General of AMAN announced

The Fifth Congress of the Indigenous People of the Archipelago (KMAN V) is held in the customary land of the protectors of kampong Tanjung Gusta. 15-19 March 2017. On 19 March 2017, elected process of AMAN Secretary General. They have 5 candidates for secretary general.

Reportase KMANV: Day 3 - Official Opening

The Fifth Congress of the Indigenous People of the Archipelago (KMAN V) is held in the customary land of the protectors of kampong Tanjung Gusta. 15-19 March 2017. On 17 March 2017, opening ceremonial and dialogue with Government of Indonesia. Environment and Forestry Minister Siti Nurbaya and Presidential Chief of Staff Teten Masduki as representative of GoI.

Indonesia Indigenous Peoples Congress - Day 2

The Fifth Congress of the Indigenous People of the Archipelago (KMAN V) is held in the customary land of the protectors of kampong Tanjung Gusta. 15-19 March 2017. On 16 March 2017, a pre-congress activity – saresehan – is held to have a dialog, to discuss about indigenous people.

Indonesia Indigenous Conference - Workshops from Day 1

The Fifth Congress of the Indigenous People of the Archipelago (KMAN V) is held in the customary land of the protectors of kampong Tanjung Gusta. 15-19 March 2017. On 15 March today, a pre-congress activity – saresehan – is held to have a dialog, to discuss about indigenous people: their situations, what has been happening between them and the stakeholders, notably the government. Also present are all like-minded friends, who have been fighting to secure for recognition, protection and enjoyment of the rights of indigenous people.

Indonesia Indigenous Peoples Conference - Symposium

The Fifth Congress of the Indigenous People of the Archipelago (KMAN V) is held in the customary land of the protectors of kampong Tanjung Gusta. 15-19 March 2017. On 15 March today, a pre-congress activity – a symposium – is held to have a dialog, to discuss about indigenous people: their situations, what has been happening between them and the stakeholders, notably the government. Also present are all like-minded friends, who have been fighting to secure for recognition, protection and enjoyment of the rights of indigenous people.

Why is KMANV so important?

AMAN members must be present at Congress and together we will envisage the future of the indigenous peoples’ movement. All the supporters are expected to join also and discuss ways forward.The 2017 Congress will be very important. What fundamental movement strategies will follow?

Siapa Lagi Kalau Bukan Kita - the anthem!

Song written by Dadang in 2015 - two years on it has become the anthem for the movement!