Group #2 - Aeta

• Who are the Aeta?


  One of the earliest indigenous peoples
• What classification do the Aeta belong to?

  Negrito groups
• What is the traditional lifestyle of the Aeta?

  Semi-nomadic and forest-dwelling
• What does the term Negrito refer to?

  Small-statured, dark-skinned indigenous groups
• Name a Negrito subgroup related to the Aeta.

  Agta
• Where is the Agta subgroup mostly found?

  Northern Luzon
• Which islands are the Ati subgroup mostly found?

  Panay and Negros islands
• What is an Ancestral Domain?

  Traditional lands of the Aeta
• What activities do the Aeta engage in on their Ancestral Domain?

  Hunt, gather, and farm
• What are the physical traits of the Aeta?

  Short, dark-skinned, curly or kinky hair
• What does a nomadic lifestyle entail for the Aeta?

  Moving in search of food and resources
• What is Swidden Agriculture also known as?

  Kaingin
• How does Swidden Agriculture work?

  Clearing and burning patches of forest for crops
• What types of crops are typically grown using Swidden Agriculture?

  Root crops and bananas
• What does hunting and gathering involve for the Aeta?

  Hunting wild animals and gathering plants
• What types of animals do the Aeta hunt?

  Wild pigs, deer, and birds
• What is Barter Trade in Aeta culture?

  Exchanging forest products for goods
• What products do the Aeta exchange in Barter Trade?

  Honey, rattan, and wild meat
• What belief system do the Aeta follow?

  Animism
• What are Anito in Aeta culture?

  Spirits or deities worshipped in rituals
• Who is a Shaman or Babaylan?

  A spiritual leader or healer in Aeta society
• What role does the Shaman/Babaylan play in Aeta society?

  Responsible for rituals and spirit communication
• How is history passed down in Aeta culture?

  Through oral tradition
• What are some forms of Aeta rituals?

  Asking blessings for hunting and farming
• What types of music do the Aeta use?

  Bamboo instruments like flutes and Jew’s harp
• When do the Aeta perform dance and song?

  During rituals and harvest celebrations
• What is body ornamentation in Aeta culture?

  Tattoos and beads for identity and beauty
• What is the traditional clothing of the Aeta?

  Minimal: loincloths for men, skirts for women
• How is the Aeta society structured?

  Egalitarian with informal leadership
• What are kinship ties in Aeta culture?

  Central family and clan relations
• How are marriages typically arranged in Aeta culture?

  Through family agreements or symbolic gifts
• What challenges do the Aeta face today?

  Displacement and marginalization
• What causes displacement of the Aeta?

  Deforestation, mining, and logging
• What is the Indigenous Peoples Rights Act (IPRA)?

  A law recognizing ancestral domains and rights
• How have many Aeta adapted to modern life?

  Engaging in wage labor and farming
• What aspects of traditional culture do the Aeta preserve?

  While adapting, they maintain cultural practices
• What are the key aspects of Aeta culture and lifestyle?

  • Semi-nomadic and forest-dwelling
  • Swidden agriculture (Kaingin)
  • Hunting and gathering
  • Barter trade
  • Animism and Anito worship
  • Oral tradition and rituals
  • Bamboo music, dance, and body ornamentation
  • Egalitarian society with kinship ties
  • Challenges of displacement and marginalization
  • Indigenous Peoples Rights Act (IPRA)
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of the Aeta's traditional lifestyle?

  Strengths:

  • Rich cultural heritage
  • Strong kinship ties
  • Sustainable practices

  
  

  Weaknesses:

  • Vulnerability to external pressures
  • Limited access to modern resources
  • Marginalization in society