Indigenous Peoples' Rights Act of 1997

Indigenous Peoples' Rights Act of 1997
Congress of the Philippines
Long title An Act to recognize, protect and promote the rights of Indigenous Cultural Communities/Indigenous Peoples, creating a National Commission on Indigenous Peoples, establishing implementing mechanisms, appropriating funds therefor, and for other purposes.
Citation	Republic Act No. 8371
Enacted by	House of Representatives of the Philippines
Enacted by	Senate of the Philippines
Signed by	Fidel V. Ramos
Signed	October 29, 1997
Keywords
indigenous rights
Status: In force

The Indigenous Peoples' Rights Act of 1997 (IPRA), officially designated as Republic Act No. 8371, is a Philippine law that recognizes and promotes the rights of indigenous cultural communities and Indigenous peoples in the Philippines.