Meratus Dayak Survival Strategy Post Flood and Landslide Rabiatul Adawiah, Dian Agus Ruchliyadi
Civics Education Department, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Lambung Mangkurat University, Banjarmasin, Indonesia
Abstract
ABSTRACT
Floods and landslides that occurred in January 2021, had an impact on the life of the Dayak tribe in the Meratus Mountains. Various aids were provided to affected residents, both from individuals, government elements and from non-governmental social organizations. However, the assistance received certainly cannot meet all needs and all even the nature only temporary. Therefore, the affected people cannot forever depend on the assistance provided and must work on their own to survive. The purpose of this study is to find out the various losses experienced by residents due to floods and landslides, and the strategies they take to maintain the continuity of life. The research was carried out in Patikalain Village, Hantakan District, Hulu Sungai Tengah Regency. This village was chosen because it is the village most affected by floods and landslides. The study used a qualitative approach with descriptive methods. The research respondents were the Meratus Dayak Tribe which were selected purposively. Data was collected by using observation, interview and documentation techniques. The data obtained were analyzed using an interactive model from Miles and Huberman. The results showed that the various losses suffered by residents due to floods and landslides, can be grouped into two parts. The first are residents who have lost their homes, agricultural land and plantation land. Second, residents who only lost agricultural land and plantations. In an effort to maintain survival, the strategy taken is to manage efficient and save on the assistance provided by various parties, build relationships with family and relatives, optimally manage the remaining plantation and agricultural land and look for work in other areas.
Keywords: Dayak Meratus, strategy, survival
Topic: Socio-Economic Empowerment and Cultural Identity
