The First Peoples Foundation is dedicated to preserving and promoting indigenous culture through various initiatives. Our projects focus on research, cultural preservation, and community development.
We work closely with indigenous communities to ensure our projects are culturally appropriate and address real needs while honoring tradition.
Facilitating open and free access and availability of extant and new research, literature, music, websites, and other documented cultural heritages of the Gadang and Yogad peoples through the Internet and other channels.
UpcomingCollaborating with other agencies, educational institutions, NGOs, among others, for current and future research integrated into Open Vault.
In Progress
Bridging and affiliating with fashion designers, photographers, and other young indigenous creatives, weavers, beadworkers, and other craft groups for new applications and enhancements to their products.
In Progress
Adoption and exploration of select technologies for modernization and optimization of scaled goods production without compromising intangible traditions and craftsmanship.
Research PhaseDialoguing with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP), and other relevant government agencies and non-governmental organizations for increased visibility of the Gadang and Yogad peoples
PlanningParticipate in provincial and regional level congresses, conferences, and conventions for the Gadang and Yogad peoples
On-Going