Cultural Survival Quarterly, vol. 28, no. 3, The International Decade of the Worlds Indigenous People, Fall, 2004
Description
Interview with Adelard Blackman, special emissary for Chief Elmer Campbell and the people of Buffalo River Dene Nations, regarding the International Decade of the World's Indigenous Peoples.
Indigenous Affairs, no. 4, Land Rights: A Key Issue, 2004, pp. 42-46
Description
Reports that the Maasai customary land tenure system and most traditional practices are no longer applicable because of present land policies and laws.
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Indigenous Affairs, no. 3, The UN Decade: Expectations and Realities, 2004, pp. 36-39
Description
Gives a historical overview of the last ten years with links to present circumstances of the Indigenous people.
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Wicazo Sa Review, vol. 19, no. 2, Autumn, 2004, pp. 33-48
Description
Article contends that the United States, as the last significant colonial power, still dominates indigenous peoples in external territories without their full consent. The paper argues that images of cowboys and Indians are a part of colonial history that asserts white supremacy and Indigenous inferiority.
2004 Conference Report (Indigenous Bar Association)
Indigenous Bar Association Annual Fall Conference ; 16th, 2004
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Indigenous Bar Association
Description
Outlines the need for human rights, Aboriginal rights, and economic rights to protect Indigenous peoples during the development of Indigenous economies.
Indigenous Affairs, no. 1-2, Indigenous Women, 2004, pp. 4-7
Description
Introduction to journal issue featuring articles on the external social pressures which affect traditional gender structures and Indigenous women.
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Indigenous Affairs, no. 1, Indigenous Peoples and Education, 2005, pp. 26-34
Description
Discusses the right of San communities to access formal education in Nambia, Botswana and South Africa.
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Indigenous Affairs, no. 4, Land Rights: A Key Issue, 2004, pp. 47-50
Description
Discusses effects the creation of Lake Hannington Games Reserve has had on traditional culture and religious lifestyle of the Endorois people living by Lake Bogoria.
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Indigenous Policy Journal of the Indigenous Studies Network, vol. 15, no. 2, Special International Indigenous Issue, Summer, 2004, p. [?]
Description
Discusses an interview session with George Manuel on his vision of international solidarity towards human rights promotion where social, cultural, economic, civil and political justice prevail and people live with respect and dignity.
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Indigenous Affairs, no. 1, Indigenous Peoples and Education, 2005, pp. 35-41
Description
Reports pastoralists view education as a social disruption, interfering with livelihood, culture, land and natural resources.
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Discussion based on cases decided under the Optional Protocol to the Convent, on the Human Rights Committee's general comments and consideration of periodic report by States parties. Focuses on Article 1: the right of all peoples to self determination; and Article 27: the protection afforded under the notions of 'culture' and 'minority'.
Brief history and evolution includes discussion of the ecological, social, and cultural factors surrounding the international governance of biodiversity, traditional knowledge and intellectual property rights.
Maori Women Confront Discrimination: Using International Human Rights Law to Challenge Discriminatory Practices
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Kerensa Johnston
Indigenous Law Journal, vol. 4, no. 1, 2005, pp. 19-70
Description
Discusses the Women's Convention and the Optional Protocol procedure, in order to examine the extent to which international human rights law may play a role in eliminating discrimination against Māori women in New Zealand.
Indigenous Affairs, no. 3-4, Indigenous Youth, 2005, pp. 50-53
Description
Looks at historical and contemporary conflicts between the government, the Maoists rebels and the youth movement.
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Links to historical information, maps, newspaper articles, photographs and video clips documenting Aboriginal title and rights in British Columbia. Includes documents relating to the McKenna McBride Royal Commission (1913-1916).
Indigenous Affairs, no. 3, The UN Decade: Expectations and Realities, 2004, pp. 20-27
Description
Overview of the United Nations' Permanent Forum whose mandate is to provide advice and recommendations on Indigenous issues to the UN's agencies.
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The Brown Journal of World Affairs, vol. 11, no. 1, Summer/Fall, 2004, pp. 149-161
Description
Looks at the process aimed to reconcile Indigenous and non-Indigenous people and discusses the challenges and recommendations for all Australians to work together as equal partners.
Arizonia Journal of International and Comparative Law, vol. 22, no. 53, 2005, pp. 53-64
Description
Discussion on the protection and respect of the rights of Indigenous peoples for the Inter-Commission on Human Rights and the Inter-American Court of Human Rights.