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Question 1

Meaning

Question 2

Defines ancestral domains as lands, bodies of water, and natural resources traditionally occupied or used by indigenous peoples.

Answer 2

Section 3

Question 3

Recognizes the rights of indigenous peoples to their ancestral domains, granting them ownership and control.

Answer 3

Section 5

Question 4

Establish Certificates of Ancestral Domain Title (CADT) and Certificates of Ancestral Land Title (CALT) to provide legal documentation of their land rights.

Answer 4

Sections 6-7

Question 5

Prohibits the sale or transfer of ancestral lands to non-indigenous peoples.

Answer 5

Section 8

Question 6

Require Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) before any project or development occurs on ancestral lands.

Answer 6

Sections 11-12

Question 7

Recognize ancestral lands that have been occupied and utilized by indigenous peoples for generations, even without formal land titles.

Answer 7

Sections 56-57

Question 8

Ensures the right of indigenous peoples to self-governance and autonomy.

Answer 8

Section 13

Question 9

Recognize indigenous communities’ traditional leadership and customary laws, allowing them to govern themselves.

Answer 9

Sections 14 -16

Question 10

Mandates indigenous representation in local and national policy-making bodies.

Answer 10

Section 17

Question 11

Guarantees their right to participate in decision-making processes that affect their communities.

Answer 11

Section 18

Question 12

Protects vulnerable members of indigenous communities, including women, children, and the elderly, from discrimination and abuse.

Answer 12

Swction 21

Question 13

Integrates indigenous education into the national curriculum to preserve their languages, traditions, and history.

Answer 13

Section 22

Question 14

Ensures equal employment opportunities for indigenous peoples.

Answer 14

Section 23

Question 15

Provide access to essential public services, such as healthcare, education, and housing.

Answer 15

Sections 24-25

Question 16

Prohibit any form of discrimination against indigenous peoples. By outlawing discriminatory practices.

Answer 16

Sections 26-27

Question 17

Protects indigenous knowledge systems, practices, and cultural expressions from unauthorized use.

Answer 17

Section 28

Question 18

Recognizes and preserves sacred sites, burial grounds, and indigenous heritage areas.

Answer 18

Section 29

Question 19

Safeguard indigenous languages, ensuring their continued use and development. Language is a critical component of cultural identity.

Answer 19

Sectikns 30-31

Question 20

Ensure indigenous peoples have the right to their intellectual property and cultural heritage

Answer 20

Sections 32-33