English - Balay Mindanaw

Part 4 - ConclusionFocused group discussion for women at SangalanFeedbacking.during the Communitypointed to the various things held sacred and important to theHigaunons, like their land and forest resources. This madeone of the youths to say that they should take care of theirremaining natural resources. Amay Mantangkilan said, too,that the CADT should be maintained and protected.“We are not ashamed of our culture,” said the Higaunonparticipants. They added that if a non-Higaunon could readand get to know their stories, they might even be encouragedto look for the Higaunons.“They would be interested to learn more,” because theirstory is where the Higaunons and the Dumagats have united,said the participants in Kiudto.But the participants also aired their apprehensions. “Otherpeople who would hear our story might envy us, destroy159