LITERACY INTERVENTION FOR THE TRIBE (PROJECT LIFT): HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION EXTENSION PROGRAM FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLES

This study introduces Project LIFT, a collaborative Education/ Training/ Advocacy program for Indigenous Peoples known as Manide Tribe in the province. The history of the program is followed by a description citing the program implementation system. It features the holistic, needs- based approach employed by the extension implementers and partner external linkages in reaching out to the target beneficiaries as well as how the program caters the literacy and skill necessities of the adopted tribe .Project LIFT is presented as one of the avenues for the performance of Extension function of the college.