Events that Mark Important Historical Milestones for the Dayak from 1957 to 2024

 

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dayaktoday.com - SANGGAU: Here is the timeline diagram illustrating key events in Dayak history. 

Each red dot represents an important milestone, and the event descriptions are labeled along the timeline. 

Historical moments from 1757 to 2023

This visualization helps capture the flow of significant historical moments from 1757 to 2023.

Key events in Dayak history and culture. Each event is marked along the years, with labels detailing their significance.

1. In 1757, the term "Dajak" was first introduced by the controller of Banjarmasin, Hogendorph, in his report to the Dutch authorities regarding the conditions in the Dutch East Indies. This term marked the beginning of the introduction of Dajak culture to the outside world.
2. In 1894, in the Tumbang Anoi peace treaty ended the practice of headhunting, killing, and slavery among the Dayak people. This treaty, initiated by the Dutch East India Company, was attended by representatives from 152 Dayak tribes. Damang Batu, a prominent Dayak figure, hosted this historic meeting. The agreement marked a turning point, where the Dayak, once engaged in headhunting, chose instead to unite. The Dutch East India Company attempted to dominate the Dayak through a "salt starvation" tactic, rather than by divide et impera, but failed.
3. As time passed, in 1926, Pakat Dayak was born—a movement aimed at addressing the backwardness and strengthening the traditions of the Dayak people. This movement raised awareness of the importance of culture and the rights of the Dayak tribes.
4. In 1945, the Daya in Action movement emerged in Sanggau, which became the precursor to the founding of the Partai Persatuan Daya Daya (PPD) - Unity Party  on January 1, 1946. This movement focused on advocating for the political and social rights of the Dayak people.
5. 1992 marked an important milestone with the holding of the International Dayak Culture Seminar in Pontianak. This seminar resulted in a significant agreement on the spelling of the name Dayak, which could be written in various forms, such as Dayak, Daya, or Dyak. This seminar was organized by the Institute of Dayakology Research and Development (IDRD)
6. In 2008, the Majelis Adat Dayak Nasional  (MADN) National Dayak Customary Council  was established in Palangka Raya, Central Kalimantan, as a platform to preserve Dayak customs and culture in a more structured way.
7. Nine years later, in 2017, the International Dayak Culture Congress was held in Bengkayang, resulting in the Bengkayang Declaration, which emphasized seven key points in the struggle for Dayak unity.
8. In 2019, the Ikatan Cendekiawan Dayak Nasional National (ICDN) Dayak Intellectual Association was formed in Palangka Raya, which later held its First National Congress in Samarinda. This year also marked the 125th anniversary of the Tumbang Anoi Peace Treaty, which was discussed in a National Seminar at Bappenas, focusing on the impacts of the relocation of the IKN and the role of Dayak intellectuals.
9. By 2023, the struggle for legal recognition of the Dayak people continued, with hopes that their rights as part of the Indonesian nation would increasingly be acknowledged and protected. Law No. 21 of 2023 on Amendments to Law No. 3 of 2022 on the Ibu Kota Nusantara (IKN) - Capital City. The Dayak, as the rightful heirs of Borneo, were concerned because they had not been involved. Quietly, the Dayak began to position themselves and strategize to ensure that their land was not looted, and that they would not become strangers in their own home

This historical journey reflects the relentless efforts of the Dayak people to preserve their culture, fight for their rights, and strengthen unity in the face of changing times.

-- Rangkaya Bada. Summarized from the book The History of Dayak by Masri Sareb Putra, M.A.