Conceptualizing Indigenous Identity: Negotiation of Internal and External Factors for Indigenization

This paper discussed the concept of Indigenous Peoples based on cultural ethnolinguistics group in Philippines that are level endangerment. The objectives this study following: to identify who indigenous by highlighting distinct cultures and practices peoples such as hunting, family, rituals, other aspects; enumerate specific terms used related their ways practices; analyze how system significant assertion peoples; explore issues challenges faced country. development identity is anchored internal external experiences community. External factors refer social norms, standards, policies affect country, while lens or perspective organic culture narratives. include Republic Act No. 8371 also known Right 1997 (IPRA 1997) government policies, community assertions an basis for understanding "indigenous." negotiation two essential understand Peoples. In relation cultures, presented some terminologies unique knowledge Dumagat- Bulos from Sierra Mountain range Doña Remedios Tridinad, Bulacan, Philippines.