Arctic Anthropology, vol. 50, no. 1, 2013, pp. 72-88
Description
Uses this example to examine global models of nature and indigeneity, how they were developed, and how they impact on political administration, management of natural resources, and the representation of identity.
Harvard International Review, vol. 36, no. 3, Spring, 2015, pp. [64-67]
Description
Looks at ineffective layers of arctic governance which includes local governments, central governments, indigenous councils and the international Arctic Council.
Divided into seven sections: Legal Frameworks and Analysis; DNA and Property Rights; Historical and Theoretical Accounts of Intellectual Property Rights; Case Studies; Biological Resources and Ethnomedicine; Websites on Intellectual Property Rights and Related Issues; and Organizations.
Cultural Survival Quarterly, vol. 38, no. 1, From the Heart of the Earth, March 2014, p. [?]
Description
Discusses the innovative radio series on the rights of Indigenous people, and the Kannada language interactive program that converts global issues into local issues.
Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 24, no. 4, Developments and Challenges of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Five Years On, Spring, 2014, pp. 1-9
Description
Argues that in order for the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People to be enforced, we need to change our views on minority and indigenous rights.
Indigenous Affairs, no. 1-2, Climate Change and Indigenous People, 2008, pp. 24-33
Description
Examines similarities and the development of an alliance between Arctic and Small Island Developing States (SIDS). Information will help decision makers safeguard regional social, economic and natural systems.
Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development (Canada)
State Committee on Northern Affairs of the Russian Federation
Description
Agreement between Canada and Russia that acknowledges common interests and issues that pertain to the Arctic and northern regions of both countries, including sustainable development and environmental protection.
Indigenous Affairs, no. 1-2, Climate Change and Indigenous Peoples, 2008, pp. 52-59
Description
Examines direct consequences of climate change on Indigenous people and the links between traditional knowledge and practices to natural resources and biological diversity.
Indigenous Affairs, no. 1-2, Development and Customary Law, 2010, pp. 60-63
Description
Discusses and summarizes new movement in Indigenous communities that presents as an alternative to the global crisis.
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Indigenous Affairs, no. 2-3, Arctic Oil and Gas Development, 2006, pp. 58-67
Description
Looks at controversies surrounding the Eastern Siberia-Pacific Ocean Pipeline and concerns of the Evenki people.
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eTextbook is a multi-media resource developed in collaboration with Indigenous peoples from across Canada. Covers both historical and contemporary topics.
Can be downloaded as iBook, ePub, or PDF.
eTextbook is a multi-media resource developed in collaboration with Indigenous peoples from across Canada. Covers both historical and contemporary topics.
Can be downloaded as iBook, ePub, or PDF.
Cultural Survival Quarterly, vol. 36, no. 4, Free, Prior, and Informed Consent, December 2012, p. [?]
Description
Human rights advocates discusses her views on the rights of Indigenous peoples to own, develop and benefit from their traditional lands and natural resources.
Indigenous Affairs, no. 3-4, Pastoralism, 2009, pp. 22-29
Description
Discusses government's strategy for environmental conservation and protection of the land by evicting pastoralists from grazing lands. Recent cases are described.
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Indigenous Affairs, no. 1-2, REDD and Indigenous Peoples, 2009, pp. 10-19
Description
Presents overview of REDD (Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation) with an analysis of the challenges and opportunities to moving forward.
Indigenous Affairs, no. 3-4, Pastoralism, 2009, pp. 54-59
Description
Discusses achievements, challenges and opportunities facing the network with the greatest being mobility.
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Cultural Survival Quarterly, vol. 37, no. 1, The Electronic Drum: Community Radios Role in Indigenous Language Revitalization, March 2013, p. [?]
Description
Describes a community exchange between Guatemala and Belize that seeks to raise awareness and understanding of the right to Free, Prior and Informed Consent.
Indigenous Affairs, no. 4, Indigenous Peoples in Africa, 2003, pp. 38-46
Description
Historical overview of land management, ownership and programs for villages and discusses new opportunities for pastoral communities arising from land policy and legislation.
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Cultural Survival Quarterly, vol. 36, no. 2, 40 Years of Advocacy, June 2012, p. [?]
Description
Looks at the progress towards commitments made at the 1992 UN Conference on Environment and Development and discusses the importance of cultural and biological diversity to support sustainable development policies.