“Mana: Conversations with Filipino Culture Bearers" Brings Stories of Filipino Indigenous People to Canada

Mana will feature a series of heartfelt exchanges with members of Filipino indigenous groups every Wednesday starting 3 to 17 November 2021 through the Embassy’s official Facebook page, Twitter (@PHinCanada) and Youtube channel ( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9JPRu3AhZEkOkq0vY4-tAw ) (Photo from Ottawa PE)

OTTAWA, 27 October 2021 - Sentro Rizal Ottawa of the Embassy of the Philippines in Canada, in partnership with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts and the Consulates General of the Philippines in Vancouver, Calgary, and Toronto, presents “Mana: Conversations with Filipino Culture Bearers," a series of heartfelt exchanges with members of Filipino indigenous groups every Wednesday starting 3 to 17 November 2021 through the Embassy’s official Facebook page, Twitter, and Youtube channel.

“Mana" follows Bernadeth Ofong, a Cultural Master of the T'Boli School of Living Traditions, Salika Maguindanao of the Maranao Collectibles Service Cooperative, and Joel and Henia Blunto of Sesotunawa as they share glimpses of their lives and their practices that have withstood the test of time. As the world seeks environmentally-friendly means of production and sustainable lifestyles, there is much to be learned from their heritage.

The Philippines is home to more than one hundred ethno-linguistic groups, with indigenous groups comprising an estimated 10 to 15 percent of its population. These groups have lived on the archipelago for many centuries, weaving the traditions of their ancestors into the colorful tapestry of Filipino culture and bringing them into the 21st century. END

For more information, visit https://ottawape.dfa.gov.ph/ and https://web.facebook.com/PHinCanada/