Presentation

1. The Philippine Indigenous
Ethnic Tribes/Group in
Mindanao
GED 10 : Philippine Indigenous Communities

2. Indigenous people in Mindanao, Philippines, are
collectively referred to as "Lumad." The term
"Lumad" is a Cebuano word that means "native"
or "indigenous."
Indigenous People in
Mindanao

3. The Lumad are distinct ethnic groups, each with their own
languages, customs, and traditions. Some of the prominent
Indigenous Peoples of Mindanao include:
Indigenous People of
Mindanao
• Subanen
• B'laan
• T'boli
• Mandaya
• Mansaka
• Tiruray
• Manobo
• Bagobo
• Manguangan
• Mamanwa

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The term Subanen is given to a
group of Philippine ethnic
tribes that. inhabits areas in
Zamboanga del Sur and
Zamboanga del Norte penin-
sula. and the mountain areas
of Misamis Occidental on the
island of Mindanao. Subanen
means " riverdweller."
Subanen

5. The B'laan are
primarily found in the
mountains of southern
Mindanao. They are
known for their
intricate brasswork
and beadwork.
B'laan

6. T'boli
The T'boli people are
known for their
colorful attire,
intricate beadwork,
and distinctive
jewelry. They ha have
a rich cultural
heritage, including
traditional music and

7. Mandaya
The Mandaya people
live in the eastern
part of Mindanao
and are known for
their artistic and
cultural traditions,
including intricate
weaving and
traditional rituals.

8. Mansaka
The Mansaka are an indigenous ethnic group in the Philippines who are known
for their distinctive costumes and ornamentation, and their animistic beliefs.
The Mansaka believe in the natural processes of the universe and that all
physical entities, including plants, animals, and inanimate objects, have a
spiritual essence. They practice rituals to show respect to nature.

9. Tiruray
The Teduray, also called Tiruray or Tirurai, are an indigenous peoples
in Mindanao, Philippines. They speak the Tiruray language. Their
name may have come from words tew, meaning people, and duray,
referring to a small bamboo hook and a line used for fishing.

10. Manobo
The Manobo is a
collective term for several
distinct Indigenous
groups, such as the Ata
Manobo and Matigsalug
Manobo. They are known
for their agricultural
practices and their

11. Bagobo
Bagobo people are
known for their
colorful attire and
intricate beadwork.
They have a rich
tradition of
agriculture and are
famous for their
tribal music.

12. Manguangan
The Manguangan of
Philippines, numbering
9,100, are No Longer
Unreached. They are part of
the Filipino, Tribal people
cluster within the Malay
Peoples affinity bloc. This
people group is only found in
Philippines.
Their primary language is
Dibabawon Manobo, The
primary religion practiced by
the Manguangan is
ethnoreligion. Ethnoreligion
is deeply rooted in a people's

13. Mamanw
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The term Mamanwa means
"First Forest Dwellers",
derived from "man" (first) and
"banwa" (forest).
The Mamanwa (variously
called Conking, Mamaw,
Amamanusa, Manmanua,
Mamaua, Mamanwa) are one
of the three groups that
occupy a very distinct position
in Philippine populations.
Heretofore, the Mamanwa
has been classified as a
Negrito subgroup, but
physical anthropological data

14. Indigenous People in
Mindanao
Indigenous People in Mindanao face
problems, but they have important
rights: owning their land, keeping their
culture, and making their own
decisions. Protecting these rights is
important for their well-being and
heritage.

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