Indigenous Forests
FACILITATOR / EDITOR
In 2010, I trained young activists representing 15 indigenous communities, from 8 countries in the Asia-Pacific region, in participatory video facilitation techniques. The training took place over the course of two weeks in the remote mountain community of Hungduan in Ifugao, Philippines.
During the course of the programme, the trainees created a short video, entitled Lives of the Forest, exploring the impacts of the UN's REDD programme on indigenous resources and lifestyles. It was shot entirely in Hungduan – home to the Tuali people (one of the many indigenous groups in the Cordillera region) – and explores the traditional knowledge and lifestyles of the Tuali people including their deep connection with, and reliance upon, their Muyong (clan-owned woodlands) and communal forests.
“Gareth is a very talented and patient facilitator. I’ve worked with him since 2010 on various Participatory Video projects focussed on Indigenous Peoples, climate change and environment. He’s a great adviser!”