KONDISI SOSIAL EKONOMI MASYARAKAT SUKU SAKAI DI DESA PETANI KECAMATAN BATHIN SOLAPAN KABUPATEN BENGKALIS

Abstract

Abstract: Sakai tribe is a group of isolated people whi live traditionally in an
area on the island of Sumatera. Reside in the waters of the river, and they meet the
necessities of life by fishing. This study aims to determine the origin of the Sakai tribal
community in the Petani village, to find out the social conditions that are divided into
health and education and to know the economic conditions of the Sakai tribe of the
Petani village, the sub-district of Bathin Solapan, Bengkalis Regency. This study uses
qualitative methods with data collection techniques in the form of observation,
interviews and documentation.The result of this study indicate, (1)Sakai tribe came from
the kingdom of Pagaruyung Minangkabau, west Sumatera in two waves of migration.
The first arrival is expected to occur around the 14th century to the Mandau region,
while the next arrivals are expected to arrive in Riau in the 18th century, who came to
the kingdome of Gasib. (2)The social conditions of the Sakai tribe in the Petani Villages
are still relatively low. This can be seen from the lack of health facilities and the lack of
public awareness of enviromental cleanliness. Besides that the condition of education is
also apprehensive, it can be seen from the many people who do not attend school and
on average only graduate from elementary school. (3)The economic condition of the
community is low, this can be seen from the general income of the community is still low
and only comes from work as a fisherman. In general the Sakai tribe community in the
Petani village already has a residence with its own ownership status, but the condition
of the building can be said to be unfeasible, besides that the Sakai tribe community also
does not have valuables such as vehicles and electronic equipment.
Key Words: Social Conditions, Economic Conditions, The People of the Sakai Tribe