THE COMPLEXITIES OF TOURISM IN SIGAPITON

Various projects of the Lake Toba Authority Implementing Agency (BPODT) that have been present in Sigapiton since six years ago have often caused conflict and disturbed the peace of the community’s life, with various problems such as customary land grabbing and landslides. The international tourism program promoted by BPODT has converted land and changed the …

The Regency Government: A Barrier for Indigenous Peoples

When someone is happy, there is usually someone who is disappointed. This is exactly what happened in February 2022 when President Joko Widodo visited Tano Batak. During the visit, the President handed over Customary Forest Decrees to 4 (four) indigenous communities. But on the other hand, dozens of other indigenous communities felt disappointed that their …

Nature-Friendly Farming Methods and the Unequal Agrarian Structure

This article is relatively old, but some of the issues it raises still seem relevant. What are they? In his writing “Jonggi Manulus Credit Union: A Pastoral Case Study” (pp. 393-408), Rev. Mangisi Simorangkir compiles a number of interesting facts related to the condition of Jonggi Manulus (JM) Credit Union members. Jonggi Manulus is also …

Sigapiton Village’s Paddy Fields and Main Road Hit by Landslide from The Caldera Toba Nomadic Escape

Within a week, Sigapiton Village was hit twice by landslides. According to the people in the village, the landslides were carried by water from The Caldera Toba Nomadic Escape. The first landslide occurred when heavy rain fell on Sigapiton Village on Tuesday, 8 March 2022 at around 23.00 WIB. The overflow of water is thought …

The North Sumatra Archaeological Agency Team Examines Liang Datu Ronggur Inscribed Stones in Simare Huta Natinggir Village

Medan, Based on community reports regarding the findings of several human-shaped sculptures, and unreadable characters to the Balige Culture Service which was forwarded to the North Sumatra Province Archaeological Center, the team from the North Sumatra Province Archaeological Center (hereinafter abbreviated as Balar Sumut) was led directly by the Head of BALAR North Sumatra, Dr. …

Toba Farmers Union Supports the Indigenous Peoples Pomparan Op. Raja Nasomalo Marhohos Movement

Thursday, 12/11/2020, the Natinggir indigenous people community together with the Toba Farmers Union (FU) and the KSPPM held a celebration of International Food Day which fell on October 16. The celebration of International Food Day is celebrated on this day considering the struggle of the Natinggir indigenous people community who have just experienced repressive actions …