Migrasi Suku Mee Di Kampung Sereh Kabupaten Jayapura (1940an-1962)

Abstract

The migration of the Mee tribe in Kampung Sereh, Jayapura Regency, is a phenomenon that involves the history of evangelization by missionaries in the Land of Papua. This research aims to examine the migration of the Mee people in Kampung Sereh, Jayapura Regency in the 1940s-1962 period. The research method used is the historical method, which involves the stages of topic selection, heuristics, source criticism, interpretation, and historiography. The research results show that the migration of the Mee tribe is influenced by economic factors, cultural acculturation, educational progress, and the desire to improve their standard of living. The Mee people who migrated to Jayapura City and Regency were mainly motivated by their participation in a group of missionaries who were returning to Jayapura. Currently, the Mee people have become an integral part of the development of Jayapura City, especially in infrastructure development and community services. The importance of understanding the migration history of the Mee tribe highlights their contribution to the development of Jayapura Regency and cultural diversity in enriching the local community. However, the history of migration also presents challenges such as stigmatization and social conflict that need to be handled wisely by the government and local communities. Therefore, efforts are needed to strengthen the local economy, maintain cultural diversity, reduce social conflicts, and conduct further studies on the impact of Mee ethnic migration on the social and economic dynamics of Jayapura Regency. In this way, it is hoped that the Mee tribe community can feel the positive impact of their migration and become an active part in the development of Jayapura Regency.