The objectives of this research are: (1) Identification of groups of Sakai residents who want to obtain (2) The role of local government in cultural development and local wisdom, (3) The appropriate model for strengthening social capital for the Sakai tribe. This study uses a qualitative approach by expressing phenomenology, exploring and describing the current condition of the Sakai people. The research informants were the Head of the Bengkalis Regency Tourism and Culture Office, Tualang Mandau Sub-District Head, Mandau Sub-District Head, Village Head Bathin Salopan District and the Head of Bathin (tribal chief) in three Sakai areas, namely the Industrial Plantation Forest area, the Rokan Muandau River Area, and the Batin Salopan Traditional Area. This research was conducted in July 2018 to April 2019. The results of this study are (1) identification of finding groups of Sakai residents divided into four groups who are in different areas. (2) The role of the government is considered to have not been maximal in the development and empowerment of the Sakai people in the Bengkalis district (3) The social capital strengthening model in the Government, the private sector and the community must mutually strengthen and support the development and empowerment of the Sakai tribe