Community Background
Kagan community activity
Kagan community engagement and language documentation activity
The Meaning of Kagan

A name connected with informing, protection, and light

Kagan is described as coming from the word kaag, associated with meanings such as “to inform,” “to secure,” or “secrecy.” Another related term, Ka-allagan, is described as meaning “shining light,” referring to the sun.

The source presented on the original page further associates this description with the community’s way of life and its relationship with neighboring highland communities in Davao.

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Documentation Activities

Fieldwork and validation resources

The following folders contain records from the Kagan data-gathering and validation activities linked on the original page.

Data Gathering — Day 1

Access the materials and documentation collected during the first day of the community data-gathering activity.

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Data Gathering — Day 2

Access the materials and documentation collected during the second day of the community data-gathering activity.

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Data Validation

Access the materials connected with the community review and validation of the gathered language data.

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Community Contributors

People who supported the Kagan language activities

MinNa recognizes the community members and contributors listed on the original page for their participation in the documentation and validation work.

The contributor list is presented as provided in the source page. Datu Edris M. Mamukid is highlighted in recognition of the emphasis given to the name in the original content.

Amir B. Alami Fauje M. Cale Mordan L. Cale Abdurrahim S. Cawanan Abdul Salem Codah Albert P. Compania Maut P. Compania Nasir Demalin A. C. Intane Alrazeen T. Lalong Jamalon T. Lutang Datu Edris M. Mamukid Safee M. Motiva Jiar S. Pandacupan Charles P. Pangilan Nur Haron G. Parao Fatima Quibo Ismael Rosilio Ricky M. Sagapan Aquilan B. Sarigan Hamid Tediara

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