Monday, May 11, 2009

KADAZANDUSUN RESEARCH, DOCUMENTATION & COMMUNICATION SUB-COMMITTEE


Chairman: Allan G Dumbong
Deputy Chairman: Henry Bating
Secretary: Christina John Luan
Members:
Junid Gunsalam
Kharolrena E Wong
Julitah Jidwin
Zesmus Ongkudon
Rayner Francis
Maureen Roger Mosuyun
Melanie Desmond

OBJECTIVES:

•To conduct research on the Kadazandusuns’ way of life as showcased during the month-long Kaamatan.
•To compile the operations manuals/guidelines/ TORs of all the main sub-committees of the Kaamatan.
•To document the research findings in the form of print materials, electronic or CDs.
•To communicate the cultural events during Kaamatan to others through KDCA’s Website.


TERMS OF REFERENCE:

•To take note of the various events that manifest the Kadazandusuns’ way of life during the month-long Kaamatan celebrations. Take sampled districts/zones.
•To compile the “TORs” of all the sub-committees and see the possibility of compiling them into a “standard operating procedures” of kaaamtan for future reference.
•To submit the end-product to KDCA for archive & further action.


KADAZANDUSUNS' WAY OF LIFE:
POLITICAL-LEGAL:
•Huguan Siou Institution
•Kadazandusuns Leadership & Decision Making
•Administration & Management
•Customary laws


ECONOMIC & COMMERCE:
•Sources of income
•Economic activities
•Cultures & Involvement in modern business
•Products and services offered by the Kadazandusuns
•Business Development & Innovation
•Problems relating to their business participations


SOCIO-CULTURAL:
•Cultural manifestation (music& songs, dances, costumes, foods, rituals, norms, values)
•Educational development
•Health, Food & Nutrition
•Social interaction & stratafication
•Gift Exchange


TECHNOLOGY:
•The evolution of farming technologies
•Technologies used on daily activities (e.g in business)
•How severe is the “digital divide” among the Kadazandusuns? Initiatives to bridge the gap.Kadazandusuns’ technical expertise


ENVIRONMENT & RESOURCES MANAGEMENT:
•Resources management amongst the Kadazandusuns
•Sustainability of resources
•Environmental conservation
•Relationship with nature

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