Canadian Speeches, vol. 15, no. 3, July/August 2001, p. 37
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Speech by Matthew Coon-Come, The National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations, criticizes the United Nations' Draft Declaration of the Indigenous Rights of Aboriginal Peoples and argues that Aboriginal people continue to be marginalized in Canada.
Examines several aspects of knowledge systems including: food security, healing systems and medicinal plants. Paper presented at the Indigenous Knowledge Conference 2001 held at the University of Saskatchewan.
Discusses the current status of Indigenous knowledge in South Africa. Paper presented at the Indigenous Knowledge Conference 2001 held at the University of Saskatchewan.
Overview of issues involved in conducting research into Indigenous knowledge.
Paper presented at the Indigenous Knowledge Conference 2001 held at the University of Saskatchewan.
Study conducted in South Africa to better understand the traditional healing and culture and their use in health care. Paper presented at the Indigenous Knowledge Conference 2001 held at the University of Saskatchewan.
Examines the status of nine Indigenous languages in South Africa and the attempts to protect and preserve them. Paper presented at the Indigenous Knowledge Conference 2001 held at the University of Saskatchewan.
Explores the role of water spirits in the belief system of Africans and the ramifications of environmental threats to sacred pools. Paper presented at the Indigenous Knowledge Conference 2001 held at the University of Saskatchewan.
Looks at a number of successful partnerships between commercial tourism and protected area managers, with both public and private-sector involvement; and identifes the advantages of expanding such partnerships, and the factors which contribute to their success.
Investigates traditional Zulu attire, whether it confers status, differentiates between clans, and serves particular purposes. Paper presented at the Indigenous Knowledge Conference 2001 held at the University of Saskatchewan.