ABSTRACT
Spiritual-Ethical Homo Ecologicus (HESE) possesses a practical and contextual dimension that can be applied in the context of local realities of indigenous people, especially in Indonesia. The study observes the conflict in East Nusa Tenggara Province between business interest and the indigenous people. The indigenous groups strive for rescuing their land from mining corporations. Their argument posits on moral standing instead of legal aspect. In the pivotal circumstance, where the conflict has escalated since January 2015, HESE served as a prominent medium to comprehend indigenous reasoning. HESE performs in the practical-constructive position in preserving indigenous rights. Local indigenous’ mode of being is widely understood as a wealth of culture, natural heritage, and spiritual traditions. HESE emphasizes the importance of political environment and movement to preserve nature and empower indigenous knowledge and wisdom. The study of the conflict in Oenbit village indicates a potent HESE dimension which in turn reveals the utilities of ecological justice from the perspective of indigenous people.
