I am ATA

Thank you so much University of Alberta Philippine Students' Association - PhilSA for making Lakbay Ata project a beneficiary of your charity gala! 🫶

"𝓔𝓶𝓫𝓻𝓪𝓬𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓸𝓾𝓻 𝓡𝓸𝓸𝓽𝓼"

As part of the "I am ATA" advocacy, Mailyn Francisco delivered a cultural talk at the Miguel Lobby last Friday, March 22, showcasing the customs and lifestyle of her tribe to Liceo HUMSS 11 Students.

The event shed light on the history of the Ata tribe—a reminder of our Negros' roots. By introducing Mailyn as a representative of their tribe, the talk sought to introduce the Ata tribe as Negrosanon roots and make known of the tribe's existence. Furthermore, the talk was also a way to encourage Senior High School students to advocate for the Indigenous Peoples as well.

It is in our hands to take responsibility for safeguarding our identity that connects us to our roots. Once again, let's join hands together with our L-Champ in preserving our cultural heritage! ✊️

✨️UPDATE: The “Weaving Traditions: An Uway Weaving Workshop” was successfully held last Mar. 8, 2024 at Museo de La Salle.

The Lasallian community delved into the culture of Ata by experiencing their livelihood and artistry, weaving connections and creations.

Later that day, the Ata weavers underwent a workshop with Ms. Sybel Nobleza, our guest speaker from the Association of Negros Producers (ANP as an engagement which ended with ANP scheduling an engagement for our Ata tribe partners to be part of the association.

Let's celebrate the power of our hands to craft uniqueness and here's to a new beginning for our Ata partners! ✊

Stay tuned for more updates about the journey of our L-Champ.✨️

The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed on March 1st at C26, establishing the clear guidelines for advancing the Lasallian Champion advocacy, “I am Ata”. ✍️

Dr. Ma. Carlvina Cruz, Mr. June Carl Seran, Mailyn Francisco, Mr. Reneboy Francisco, Ms. Lilian Francisco, Selinah Catalan, Mariella Ferraris, Denisse Leonoras gathered to formalize their agreement and solidify the partnership between Colleges and Partner community. The signing was also witnessed by DAP Undersec. Niño Joaquin Tenorio, undersecretary for CED LChamp.

Thank you Sunstar Bacolod for featuring our Uway Weaving workshop!

A two-part cultural exchange event under the I am ATA advocacy is happening today, March 8 at Museo de Lasalle. The morning session (9:00 AM - 11:30 AM) is entitled, "Weaving Traditions: An Uway Weaving Workshop” given by the Ata elders for Lasallian faculty and staff. The weavers will teach them how to weave using Uway, an indigenous material. The afternoon session (1:30 PM - 4:30 PM) is “I am Ata: Costing and Pricing workshop with Association for Negros Producers” with Ms. Sybel Nobleza and she will conduct a workshop focusing on marketing and pricing strategies for the elders and Uway experts, aiming to enhance their entrepreneurial skills. This event aims to promote traditional craftsmanship with contemporary business knowledge, benefiting both the Ata tribe's cultural heritage and their economic development.

As the path toward societal development is paved with progress, we must not neglect to look back on our roots. Be one with our L-Champ in preserving our cultural heritage!

Layout by: Dianne Marie Gabiño
Caption by: Josrod Theodore Villanueva

The University of St. La Salle College of Education and the Lakbay Ata Project join the celebration of National Indigenous People's Month 2023 with the theme:
"Living Heritage: Creativity and Nature”

Illustrated by: Charlein Daulong

“And since I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash each other's feet.” —John 13:14

Maundy Thursday celebrates the Last Supper of Jesus Christ shared with his disciples before his arrest. The etymology of the word “Maundy” comes from the Latin “mandatum” which means "commission, command, order”. Jesus gave His disciples the greatest commandment which is to “love one another as I have loved you." He also washed the of the 12 disciples even though He was their master. To celebrate Maundy Thursday, may we follow His example of humility in serving one another.

Reference: Origin and meaning of maundy thursday. (n.d.). Etymonline. https://www.etymonline.com/word/maundy%20thursday

Layout by: Christopher Cabalatungan
Caption by: Heart Ortiz

Finalization of the labor cost and materials of the Ata Indigenous Pupils’ Learning Hub at Bagong Silang Elementary School( BSES)with the help of the Ata carpenters, Ata materials suppliers, Pastor Joel, Arch. Luis, and Nanay Nalyn( Ata Chieftain). Thank you BSES for being the second home of the Ata pupils and for your commitment to preserve the Ata indigenous knowledge, systems, and practices. We are forever grateful.

Lord, the work is yours.

We will never forget this Day🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

“The power of the people is much stronger than the people in power”
― Wael Ghonim

This day, Feb 25, marks the 37th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution that paved the way for a new age of liberty and democracy. The bloodless protest showed the power of the people and their willingness to fight against injustices and abuse. As we commemorate this day, may we keep this fire aflame amongst us as we carry on the lessons of the past and stand up for the truth. Together, we have one voice, one strength, one power.

Caption by: Heart Ortiz
Layout by: Kai Magdale

Our love for the marginalized sectors and our commitment to serve the last, the least, and the lost, are the best testament of our quality Christian Education.

Congrats USLS - College of Education!

To God be all the glory!

The Philippine Business for Education released the result that analyzed the performance of teacher education institutions using the 12-year data from the Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC), covering information on the performance of BLEPT takers from 2010-2022.

University of St. La Salle College of Education ranked 7th among the Teacher Education Institutions in the Philippines in both Elementary and Secondary Education Programs. Animo La Salle!

See the results here: https://pbed.ph/blogs/46/PBEd/Are%20We%20Properly%20Preparing%20Our%20Future%20Teachers?fbclid=IwAR3sr9-2eFXwm6FFDqqtFzPpNyyJgdwOfKx5CRwJQWjZNQ7szproJ7bau0c

Please support our alumna - the first Ata graduate of College of Ed and La Salle for Diwata ng DepEd 2023, Ms. Vejiel Velez representing our partner school for IPED- Bagong Silang Elem School.

Please like and share, thank you.

Thank you Visayan Daily Star! Congratulations USLS College of Education Student Council for the successful Lakbay Ata exhibit!

The College of Education presents the launching of Pag-ulikid: the Ata exhibit on November 21 (Monday) at 10:30AM

The exhibit showscases he culture, traditions, and practices of the ATA tribe of Negros.

Catch us at Museo de La Salle Bacolod! See you there!

Photos captured by John Rey Epiz II
Illustration by Jann Jabasa
Layout by Melbour Base

𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗼: 𝗙𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗬 𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗨𝗘𝗦

Together, let us continue to recognize the Indigenous Peoples by knowing and appreciating the family Values of our ATA tribe that cherish love, and the true happiness of simple life processes. As we continue to celebrate indigenous people month.

Read the details of the study here:
Family Values are both taught and caught. Family plays an important role in the development of one’s value system. The family must know how to properly integrate values into their children. Each family has its distinct value system, the same principle applies to the families of Ata Tribe in Salvador Benedicto. The researchers look for the following values that the indigenous community of Ata Tribe wants to integrate.

Researchers mostly receive responses about good manners and respect between family members. One of the participants said: “Jose: Nga kada hapon, pagkaaga honi-ampo gid na siya nga mag-dako siya nga mayo ang iya pamatasan, mayo ang pagtahod ya sa iya ginikanan kag sa iya pami-lya.”. Another important thing is that they are taught that they just don’t respect between their family members but also to other people in their community and they must always think about goodness to other, as the participant says that: “Ou pagtahud kag pagrespito gid ya ang importante gid na, sa mga katigulangan kag sa iban nga tawo para maagom ang paghidaet” In this context, it tells that values start and form inside the family and every value begins from the parents and and is shared to their children.

Source:
Ariza, W., Encarnada, J., Ticar, J., & Uy, S. (2018). From Alienation to Rootedness: Reliving the practices of Ata group through Indigenous People's Education. University of St. La Salle.

Photo taken by: John Rey Epiz II
Layout by: Denisse Gaille Leonoras
Caption by: Jaquelyn Velez

𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗼: 𝗦𝗜𝗔𝗧𝗢𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗞𝗔𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗚

As we continue to appreciate the unique culture and traditions of our Indigenous people. Let us have a glimpse and be amazed by the traditional games of our ATA Children that manifest simplicity of life and happiness.

Read the details of the study here:
“Siatong”
One of the games they have is “siatong” it is where they use short and long pieces of wood, usually taken from the young branches of a tree. The game uses a small dug hole where the short wood is horizontally situated on top of it with a long wood use to lift the short one with force to throw it to the farthest distance possible. Then the long piece of wood will be used as a gauge to count the distance, the longer the distance and the higher counts are the goals of players to win the game.

“Kasing”
One of the games they have is “siatong” it is where they use short and long pieces of wood, usually taken from the young branches of a tree. The game uses a small dug hole where the short wood is horizontally situated on top of it with a long wood used to lift the short one with force to throw it to the farthest distance possible. Then the long piece of wood will be used as a gauge to count the distance, the longer the distance and the higher counts are the goals of players to win the game. It is also a test if an Ata is already good at using a bow/arrow and sphere they can already help in terms of hunting or getting some food inside the forest.

Source:
Ariza, W., Encarnada, J., Ticar, J., & Uy, S. (2018). From Alienation to Rootedness: Reliving the practices of Ata group through Indigenous People's Education. University of St. La Salle.

Photo taken by: John Rey Epiz II
Layout by: Denisse Gaille Leonoras
Caption by: Jaquelyn Velez

𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗼: 𝗧𝗔𝗠𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗟𝗢𝗦

Tambaloslos, one of the best stories of the ATA tribe that valued the spirit of friendship and understanding.

Together, let us be inspired by the amazing stories of the ATA tribe and appreciate their unique customary way of living as we celebrate Indigenous Peoples Month.

Read the details of the study here:
To look for the right way out, they have to take off their upper clothes and wear the reverse side. But this tale has left moral lessons to the tribe when told that one Ata member was discriminated in the community and was so poor. Since he couldn’t stand the discrimination, he went to the forest to challenge the tambaloslos, anyway, he was so hopeless about his situation. When Tambalolos saw him, the creature laughed hardly that resulted in the breaking of the head. However, the man threw sand dust to the face of Tambaloslos which resulted in the hiding of its face. When the group of tambalolos asked for help for anyone who can cure their leader, the man volunteered himself to do it. After the Tambalolos got cured, he was given a magic handkerchief that provided him all the wishes he can ask for. The man went back to his community and share the blessings to his neighbor including those who discriminated him. The moral lesson of the story according to them is not to discriminate against anyone because you can never tell, the people you have discriminated against will be the same people who can help you in times of need.

Source:
Ariza, W., Encarnada, J., Ticar, J., & Uy, S. (2018). From Alienation to Rootedness: Reliving the practices of Ata group through Indigenous People's Education. University of St. La Salle.

In frame: Andry Valiao and Nicos De Asis
Photo taken by: John Rey Epiz II
Layout by: Denisse Gaille Leonoras
Caption by: Jaquelyn Velez

𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗼: 𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗨𝗦𝗔 𝗞𝗔𝗚 𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗨𝗦𝗢

Fables are short stories where animals are the characters and have moral lessons to tell.

As we continue our journey of knowing our roots, culture, and tradition, now is the time for us to wade through the story of a Deer and a Snail.

Read the details of the study here:
According to them, the story of “suso and usa” tells us about the different attitudes possessed by people; treacherous and those who wanted to take advantage of another person’s weakness. The deer knew that a slow snail can never outrun him but still, he agreed to race. Small and slow as it may be, the snail uses its cleverness to win. People can be like that, they take advantage of other people's weaknesses and underestimate them. Again cleverness or “diskarte” can win over strength. This story can also be classified as “alamat”. They make these fables to answer their curiosity. It is their way of explaining the different phenomena that existed in their environment.

Source:
Ariza, W., Encarnada, J., Ticar, J., & Uy, S. (2018). From Alienation to Rootedness: Reliving the practices of Ata group through Indigenous People's Education. University of St. La Salle.

In frame: Melbour Base, John Paul Diano, and Romriel Soguilon
Photo taken by: John Rey Epiz II
Layout by: Denisse Gaille Leonoras
Caption by: Eddelyn Joy Casuyon

𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗼: 𝗛𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗔𝗧𝗔 𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗕𝗘

“Paghibalo (n. To know or cognition)
Paghibalo means the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people.”

In line with the celebration of the Indigenous Peoples' Month, on this first page of our Paghibalo: Ask the Ata Series, let us look back and give value to the history of our ATA Tribe, and know our very own roots, culture, and tradition.

Photo taken by: John Rey Epiz II
Layout by: Denisse Gaille Leonoras
Caption by: Eddelyn Joy Casuyon

The College of Education and The Lakbay Ata Project Presents: 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗝𝗘𝗖𝗧 𝗕𝗟𝗨𝗘

This is an umbrella project of the council that aims to create a chain of opportunities for more partnerships for the pursuit of future initiatives and programs, especially fundraising events, and advocacy projects.

Align with this, the main themes of Project Blue are the following:

𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲
Introducing and showcasing the culture, traditions, folktales, and means of livelihood of the Ata tribe to the students and other audiences.

𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝘁𝘀
Widening the perspectives of the Ata tribe children and youth to know more about the roots of their tribe and the efforts made by the University of St. La Salle to preserve the culture and traditions.

𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
After knowing and understanding the culture and traditions of the Ata tribe, now is the time to revive and bring these back again to the present.

Witness the Bugal Sang Ata 3.0 and join us this November 3-30, 2022, as we understand Our Culture, Relive Our Roots, and Revive Our Traditions.

Layout by: Denisse Gaille Leonoras
Caption by: John Dee Delos Santos

As we continue to understand the culture, relive the roots, and revive the traditions of the Ata tribe - our ancestors - the College of Education student council and Lakbay Ata Project present the following activities as part of our celebration of this year’s Indigenous People’s Month!

Take a look at these activities and events we have prepared for you! Stay tuned for more updates! 😉

Layout and Caption by: Denisse Gaille Leonoras

As an extended celebration of the 2022 Indigenous People’s Month, the College of Education student council brings you 𝗕𝗨𝗚𝗔𝗟 𝗦𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗧𝗔 𝟯.𝟬 💙

Embracing our third year of honoring our very own Ata sang Negros culture, traditions, and practices, the College of Education Council invites you to join us as we celebrate our Negros ancestors from November 3-30, 2022, and stay tuned for more exciting activities related to the Ata Tribe of Negros.

Help us promote their traditions, preserve our culture and heritage, and eliminate discrimination against indigenous peoples.

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Caption by: John Dee Delos Santos

Mabuhay ang mga Katutubong Pilipino!

PRESS RELEASE
2022 INDIGENOUS PEOPLES MONTH CELEBRATION AND 25TH INDIGENOUS PEOPLES RIGHTS ACT (IPRA) COMMEMORATION
October 2022

Pursuant to Proclamation No. 1906, Series of 2009 declaring the Month of October of Every Year as “National Indigenous Peoples Month” and Proclamation No. 486 declaring October 29 of every year as National Indigenous Peoples Thanksgiving Day, the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) is having a month-long daily celebration of the 2022 Indigenous Peoples Month and 25th Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Act (IPRA) Commemoration with the theme, “25 Years: Fulfilling the Indigenous Peoples Rights and Bridging the Gaps through ICCs/IPs Convergence with Partners and Stakeholders to Ensure Economic Sustainability and Security in the Ancestral Domains”.

Mentioned events will be streamed live through the Commission’s official page: (facebook.com/NCIPportal). This will feature Bureau and Regional Celebrations exhibiting the rich cultures and traditions of the Indigenous Peoples and the supports obtained through milestone accomplishments and continuous collaborations with different partner agencies and organizations.

On 22 October 2022, the PILAK: Indigenous Cultural Communities/Indigenous Peoples (ICCs/IPs) Photo Exhibits will be launched and the GAYAK: Runway Show of Contemporary and Traditional Indigenous Peoples Attires will be showcased in SM North EDSA Skydome Quezon City. PILAK will be displayed in twenty-seven (27) locations, one (1) in Metro Manila and (two) 2 venues each in NCIP’s thirteen (13) Ethnographic Regions.

On behalf of the 101 IP Groups, the NCIP enjoins all government agencies and partner stakeholders to support and participate in these celebrations.

Mabuhay ang Katutubong Pilipino!

Alinsunod sa Proklamasyon bilang . 1906, na nilagdaan noong 2009, ang buwan ng Oktubre ay itinalaga bilang Pambansang Buwan ng mga Katutubong Pilipino o National Indigenous Peoples Month. Ngayong taon, pinangungunahan ng Pambansang Komisyon para sa Kultura at mga Sining o National Commission for Culture and the Arts, sa pamamagitan ng Subkomisyon para sa mga Pamayanang Kultural at Tradisyonal na Sining, at sa pakikipagtulungan sa Sigmahanon Foundation for Culture and the Arts Inc. at National Parks Development Committee, ang pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng mga Katutubong Pilipino na may temang “Pagtataguyod ng Pamayanang Kultural para sa Isang Matatag na Pilipinas (Upholding Cultural Communities for a Robust Philippines)".

Ang pagdiriwang ay nakatuon sa mahalagang gampanin ng mga pamayanang kultural sa pagtugon sa mga hamon ng COVID-19 pandemic, habang kanila ring pinangangalagaan ang kani-kanilang mga kamanahang kultural, at kanilang tinutugunan ang mga hakbangin para sa pagsulong ng kanilang mga komunidad.

Abangan ang mga gawain kaugnay sa pagdiriwang na ito. Bisitahin ang ncca.gov.ph para sa iba pang impormasyon.

Happy Pamaw-a Festival 2022
October 6-7 , 2022

Happy Indigenous People’s Month!

PAMAW-A(Inata word) 'invite/calling/come-together'

The 2022 Pamaw-a Festival is intended to provide a platform for celebrating the Ata ancient cuisine and other aspects of the participating communities' cultural heritage.

See you on October 6-7, 2022 at Sofronio Carmona Memorial National High School, Don Salvador Benedicto.