Beyond Untold Story

The ancestors of most Indigenous peoples were shamans and Elders who possessed more knowledge than the modern younger communities. They knew more primitive survival tactics and there is a push to bring Western science and Indigenous knowledge together.  This proves they possess knowledge more valuable than some scientists currently understand. According to the UN, there are approximately 370 million indigenous peoples currently living across the world, representing about 5% of the global population. It's also estimated there are as many as 5,000 different indigenous cultures. There are Indigenous tribes on continents across the world, that have lived freely in their homelands, preserving their traditional cultural values amongst the wild nature, as did their ancestors, with very little change for thousands of years. Various indigenous people often relocated from place to place in order to find food and water to survive, being the original colonizers of the world. However many in...

Journey to Mt. Apo via Kapatagan Santa cruz Davao 2007 © Andi K - High altitude @  Mt. Apo peak  Most of my free time spendingin the nature camping,climbing,swimming and sleeping in the forest. Not all people enjoy climbing the mountains, but for mountaineers, climbing mountains are achieving goals. It requires total physical, intellectual and psychological commitment. One of my unforgettable climbs was Mt Apo, the highest mountain of the Philippines archipelago. Mt. Apo - Highest mountain and volcano in the Philippines   elevation of 3, 144 meter above sea level .  Travelling around the world to discover different cultures climbing in the mountains, and walking in the forests are few of my favorite hobbies. Walking in the forests since a young age influenced me to walk 12 hours a week in the mountains. This experience led me to love and embrace all living things in the nature especially native tribes.             ...