October 2009:The Indigenous People's Month

Inspired by the theme 'ang Lupa ay Buhay....Para sa Kalayaan at Sariling Pagkakakilanlan', the NCCP facilitated a series of meetings and consultations among the advocates of IP issues and concerns. A product of this consultation is new formation called 'HABILAN'. The NCCP also organized a forum on the current situation of the IP community.

Still connection with the IP month, the NCCP prepared a liturgical guide and led the culminating activity of 'DAYAW'. This activity was primarily organized by the EED-Philippine Partners' Task Force for Indigenous Peoples' Rights (EED-TFIP). Three member churches of the NCCP (IFI, UCCP, and ECP) and one associate member (CONCORD) were among the primary movers of the event.