Key insights
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Cultural Resilience
Indigenous youths are adapting traditional beliefs to modern challenges.
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Spirituality and Conservation
Rituals link spirituality to sustainable forest management.
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Threats to Ecosystems
Logging and land-use changes threaten both forests and cultural practices.
Takeaways
The fate of Mentawai traditions is closely tied to the health of their forests. As external pressures mount, the resilience of Indigenous practices offers a crucial framework for sustainable management and cultural continuity, necessitating supportive policies that honor local wisdom.