Sociological Studies from Indigenous Peoples Adat Law in Indonesia

Abstract

Basically people who local wisdom  Adat Law are legally authorized to manage the natural resources that exist in the region, respectively. Management carried out by traditional institutions. Based on the authority of traditional institutions, indirectly existence of indigenous people (in this case the owner of the original autonomy) will contribute to the national development efforts, especially in processing, maintenance, and environmental protection as part of which will be enjoyed by future generations. For the local berkearifan that rules are basically intended to regulate all natural potential, in the region of the country, both in its own territory and outside the area, which is then integrated into the local community on the basis of local knowledge. In this connection the role of Local Government or the Central Government must accommodate local wisdom as part of social life in the community. For this role should continue to appreciate, conserve, improve and pay attention to the existence of society Adat Law with traditional rights held in accordance with the constitutional recognition in the Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia Year 1945 so there is no conflict of laws and regulations in force and the rules of the Adat Law that local wisdom.

Keywords: Local wisdom , Indigenous Peoples, Adat Law