Documentation of Indigenous Community Oral History (DICOH)
The Indigenous Community Oral History Documentation is a workshop that empowers individuals to document their community's oral history. It covers key aspects like interview techniques, ethical considerations, and recording methods. The course emphasizes the importance of preserving oral histories, especially in Borneo's diverse indigenous communities. The program's purpose is encapsulated by the African proverb, "every time an old man dies is a library that burns".
The Indigenous Community Oral History Documentation training program is a workshop aimed at empowering individuals with the necessary skills to document their community's oral history. The course covers interview techniques, ethical considerations, recording and transcription methods, and emphasizes the importance of preserving oral histories for cultural heritage. It addresses the unique challenges and opportunities associated with documenting the diverse oral histories of Borneo's indigenous communities. The African proverb, "every time an old man dies is a library that burns", encapsulates the program's purpose, highlighting the urgency of preserving these invaluable narratives. The facilitators guide participants through this crucial trilogy of documentation.
This is a 2 full day training course (16 hours). The purpose of a training course on documentation of Indigenous oral history is to provide participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively document and preserve the oral histories of the Indigenous communities. Oral history is an important part of Indigenous cultures, as it is often the primary way in which traditions, values, and knowledge are passed down from generation to generation. However, oral histories are vulnerable to loss and distortion, as they are not recorded in written form and are often dependent on the memories of individual storytellers. By preserving these oral histories, participants can help to safeguard Indigenous cultural heritage for future generations, while also promoting cross-cultural understanding and appreciation.
Through this training course, participants will learn the following:
The Trilogy of Documentation:
Course Content Outline
- The Indigenous Community or the Dayak Community
- Their Adat or Dayak Adat
- Their Territory or their Menoa, their Daleh, their kingdom or their country
Course Content Outline
- The very oral history of the existence of Indigenous Community
- Their Adat as their way of life or system of life
- Their ‘Daleh’ / ‘Menoa’ or territory, country or nation
With 100% attendance, you will receive a certificate of completion. Graduates of this course eligible to be a facilitator Documenting the Oral History of Borneo's course and may enrol for SAP course before they can enrol in the Indigenous Leadership Training.
