Indigenous People

A Indigenous People is an ethnic group that maintains a distinct cultural, social, and historical identity tied to a specific geographical region, often predating the arrival of more dominant, colonizing societies.

• Context:
  • It can (typically) represent groups recognized under the Indigenous And Tribal Peoples Convention, 1989, including Maori People, Inuit People, and Aboriginal Australians.
  • It can (often) refer to communities with distinct social, cultural, economic, and political characteristics from dominant societies.
  • It can range from small, nomadic groups to large, settled communities.
  • It can advocate for the preservation of traditional practices, languages, and territories.
  • It can face challenges such as discrimination, marginalization, and loss of land.
  • It can seek recognition and rights through international frameworks like the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
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• Example(s):
  • Maori People, who are the indigenous people of New Zealand, known for their rich culture and traditions.
  • Inuit People, who inhabit the Arctic regions of Canada, Greenland, and Alaska.
  • Aboriginal Australians, the original inhabitants of Australia with diverse languages and cultures.
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• Counter-Example(s):
  • Immigrant Population, which are groups that have moved to a new country and do not have ancestral ties to the land.
  • Colonial Settlers, who are typically from a dominant foreign power and establish control over indigenous lands.
• See: Declaration on The Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Indigenous And Tribal Peoples Convention, 1989.

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References

2024

• (Wikipedia, 2024) ⇒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indigenous_peoples Retrieved:2024-5-24.
  • There is no generally accepted definition of Indigenous peoples, although in the 21st century the focus has been on self-identification, cultural difference from other groups in a state, a special relationship with their traditional territory, and an experience of subjugation and discrimination under a dominant cultural model. Estimates of the population of Indigenous peoples range from 250 million to 600 million. There are some 5,000 distinct Indigenous peoples spread across every inhabited climate zone and continent of the world except Antarctica. Most Indigenous peoples are in a minority in the state or traditional territory they inhabit and have experienced domination by other groups, especially non-Indigenous peoples. Although many Indigenous peoples have experienced colonization by settlers from European nations, Indigenous identity is not determined by Western colonization.The rights of Indigenous peoples are outlined in national legislation, treaties and international law. The 1989 International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention on Indigenous and Tribal Peoples protects Indigenous peoples from discrimination and specifies their rights to development, customary laws, lands, territories and resources, employment, education and health.In 2007, the United Nations (UN) adopted a Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples including their rights to self-determination and to protect their cultures, identities, languages, ceremonies, and access to employment, health, education and natural resources. Indigenous peoples continue to face threats to their sovereignty, economic well-being, languages, cultural heritage, and access to the resources on which their cultures depend.In the 21st century, Indigenous groups and advocates for Indigenous peoples have highlighted numerous apparent violations of the rights of Indigenous peoples.

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