NativeWeb Home Everyday we post hundreds of stories from more than 70 African Site for an initiative called the Global indigenous peoples Outreach Programme, http://www.nativeweb.org/resources.php?name=Africa&type=2&location=313
Category Talk:Indigenous Peoples - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia One such is the indigenous peoples of africa Coordinating Committee, we should find a suitable alternative. CategoryEthnic groups might be a good one. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category_talk:Indigenous_peoples
Extractions: Sub-categorisation by region ... edit I don't feel comfortable about categories that seem to be motivated by misconceptions (re: there has been a misconception that these peoples... ). I also think this category has POV problems (read Maasai and Mukogodo-Maasai to see one obvious problem). In North America and Australia, this seems to be a term that is commonly used. In Africa however it isn't. Let's stick to using it only where is is in common use â I don't see why we would need to add almost every single ethno-stub to this category. â mark 12:53, 14 Jun 2005 (UTC) edit Is there a valid and recognised sense in which the term or label indigenous peoples is applied to a variety of cultural groups in some "unifying" way - given their obviously great diversity of experience, culture and history? Yes. Apart from its "everyday" meaning, the term has a real and specific usage found in national and international law, political, historical and anthropological academia, and specialised organisational and representational literature. Contemporary usage or identification as indigenous is an often quite explicit, even political act, made by the communities themselves or other organisations. The current main
Harare And Indigenous Peoples Why Are we Still Waiting, asked an indigenous peoples Caucus in an appeal to The above agenda also fails to treat africa, where indigenous peoples, http://www.wcc-coe.org/wcc/what/jpc/echoes-16-04.html
Extractions: The traditional cultures of Indigenous Peoples are most often rooted in some deep spiritual connection to the lands that form their traditional territories, making for a theology rooted in spatiality much more than in the colonial concern for temporality. Why Are We Still Waiting ," asked an Indigenous Peoples Caucus in an " appeal " to the World Council of Churches Eighth Assembly in Harare, Zimbabwe, in December 1998. In a compelling document, the more than three dozen Indigenous delegates, advisors and "Padare" participants making up the pre-assembly Caucus named the character of their common struggles, concerns, needs and hopes. "We are still waiting," they said, "for true partnership, for full recognition of our rights." Indigenous Peoples, especially those aboriginal nations of lands currently ruled by colonial settler states or states that have unilaterally expanded their territories to include other peoples and their lands, have much in common, both culturally and politically.(1) Most often, Indigenous Peoples are politically in tension with the states that claim hegemony over them and their lands. Their cultures and languages are continually threatened by the imposition of an artificial sense of unity and uniformity. Their access to economic well-being is usually related to their willingness to comply with the cultural and economic norms of the state in control. While state hegemony can be either overt or much more subtly veiled, it is always decisive and firm.
Response To The Africa Plenary In the plenary session that focused specifically on africa, we heard, but are being addressed in the WCC through the indigenous peoples Programme. http://www.wcc-coe.org/wcc/assembly/fprc2b-e.html
Extractions: Gathering in Zimbabwe has given the world church an opportunity to experience some of the realities of life in Southern Africa. We recalled how on arrival here the currency exchange was 34 Zimbabwe dollars to one US dollar. One week later it was 40 Zimbabwe dollars to one US dollar. What will it be next week and the weeks following? Each devaluing brings increased hardship for the local people. Here are some images beyond the assembly setting that helped us to feel the pulse of Africa: All human brings are created in the image of God and have the right to life with dignity in a free and just society: life in all its fullness. The church is called to be in solidarity with those who suffer deprivation, injustice and oppression. We are also called to celebrate life as a free gift from God, and rejoice in hope when we behold the acceptable year of the Lord.
ThinkQuest : Library : Indigenous Peoples The peoples Of africa. Have you ever thought of finding more about africa. Too many people think that they are nomadic tribes but if we look in http://www.thinkquest.org/library/cat_show.html?cat_id=50
Extractions: 4 September 2002 Indigenous peoples travelled many paths from Rio to Johannesburg. From our communities we attended other UN Conferences and Summits not only on sustainable development, but also on social development, women, racism and many more. Some of us even went to the WTO Ministerial meetings. It was urgent for us to bring the messages of our indigenous nations, peoples, tribes, organizations and communities directly to the governments of the world. Our key message in all these events is the urgent need to recognize Indigenous Peoples' rights to self-determination, to territories and resources, cultures and traditional knowledge. Sustainable development cannot be achieved if our rights remain unrecognized. You, the governments of the world, have the power to promote and recognize these rights and to change an unsustainable world to one which is sustainable, just and democratic. We have created more linkages and sustained the networking between ourselves. Before we came here to Johannesburg we had our own "Indigenous Peoples' International Summit on Sustainable Development" which was held in Kimberly, South Africa from 19-23 August 2002. More than 300 of us from 52 countries looked into the successes and failures of Rio and crafted a way forward from Johannesburg to the future. We are the hereby officially submitting our "Kimberly Declaration" and the "Indigenous Peoples Implementation Plan of Action" to this World Summit on Sustainable Development. These documents spell out in detail our hopes and commitments for the future.
Saami Council Kimberley, South africa, 2023 August 2002. we, the indigenous peoples, walk to the future in the footprints of our ancestors. Kari-Oca Declaration, Brazil, http://www.saamicouncil.net/?deptid=1436
IMADR/ Indigenous Peoples And WCAR indigenous peoples from africa, North America, the Pacific basin, ``As indigenous peoples, we have had to fight, struggle and survive against http://www.imadr.org/durban.news.indigenous.html
Extractions: Indigenous Peoples and WCAR Compiled by IMADR Webmaster News No.1 News No.2 News No.3 News No.4 ... U.S. and WCAR Note: IMADR Webmaster is solely responsible for the compilation of these news files. DECLARATION OF THE NGO FORUM 03 September 2001 INDIGENOUS PEOPLES 140. Indigenous Peoples live in every region of the world, including the Arctic, Africa, Russia, the Americas, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Pacific amongst other areas, and everywhere they suffer gross discrimination and marginalization. The belief in the inferiority of Indigenous Peoples, in addition to the lack of consultation on matters that effect them, remains deeply embedded in the legal, economic and social fabric of many States and has resulted in the dispossession and destruction of Indigenous territories and resources, political, religious and social systems. 141. Indigenous Peoples continue to suffer the loss of their territories and resources, the destruction of their cultures, and violence directed at their peoples. Indigenous women and children, in particular, endure multiple forms of discrimination. This dispossession, violence and discrimination constitute flagrant violations of our human rights in contravention of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. 142. Indigenous Peoples are peoples within the full meaning of international law. Indigenous Peoples have the right to self-determination by virtue of which they freely determine their economic, social, political and cultural development and the inherent right to possession of all of their traditional and ancestral lands and territories. The knowledge and cultures of Indigenous Peoples cannot be separated from their unique spiritual and physical relationships with their lands, waters, resources and territories.
Indigenous Peoples Oppose Genetic Research Project and South africa, this project is certain to affect many indigenous peoples we see this as a collaborative effort with the indigenous populations. http://www.arena.org.nz/indbiop.htm
Extractions: http://www.ipcb.org/issues/human_genetics/htmls/geno_pr.html (Nixon, NV) The Indigenous Peoples Council on Biocolonialism (IPCB) is alarmed at the launching of new global genetic research project that will focus on the collection of Indigenous peoples DNA. The National Geographic Society and the IBM Corporation announced the launch of the Genographic Project today that purports to "help people better understand their ancient history." (Scroll down to see the original media release) The project, funded by the Waitt Family Foundation, expects to collect 100,000 DNA samples from Indigenous peoples around the world. The taking of samples will be coordinated by ten worldwide regional research centres. With centres in Australia, Brazil, North America and Southeast Asia, Sub-Sahara and South Africa, this project is certain to affect many Indigenous peoples around the world. The IPCB, an Indigenous organization that addresses issues of biopiracy began its work in 1993 to oppose the Human Genome Diversity Project (HGDP), a project so fraught with ethical and scientific problems it failed to get endorsement from the National Science Foundation, or UNESCO. Debra Harry, who is Northern Paiute and serves as IPCB's Executive Director, noting this
Africa Book Centre Ltd Indigenous Peoples Of Southern Africa indigenous peoples RIGHTS IN SOUTHERN africa we TELL OLD STORIES WITH MUSIC Kulimatji nge, we TELL OLD STORIES WITH MUSIC Kulimatji nge http://www.africabookcentre.com/acatalog/Indigenous_Peoples_of_Southern_Africa.h
Organisations IPACC The indigenous peoples of africa Co-ordinating Committee we are dedicated to protecting the right of indigenous peoples to live with dignity and http://www.iwgia.org/sw325.asp
Extractions: The Indigenous Peoples of Africa Co-ordinating Committee (IPACC) is an advocacy network of indigenous peoples organisation in Africa. IPACC has over 70 members around the continent. It's Annual General meeting is held during the UN Working Group on Indigenous Populations (UNWGIP) in Geneva, Switzerland each year. Every second year the membership elects a representative body which functions as the IPACC Executive.
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The Kimberley Declaration International Indigenous Peoples Summit Kimberley, South africa, 2023 August 2002 we, the indigenous peoples, walk to the future in the footprints of our ancestors (Kari-Oca Declaration, Brazil, http://www.quechuanetwork.org/yachaywasi/The_Kimberley_Declaration.htm
Indigenous Peoples Council On Biocolonialism we will raise awareness about the issues facing indigenous peoples around the The issue of the routes followed when we left africa was there a single http://www.ipcb.org/issues/human_genetics/htmls/geno_q&a.html
Extractions: The Genographic Project is a landmark, global effort to further our understanding of the migratory history of our species. A research partnership of National Geographic and IBM, the Genographic Project will use cutting-edge genetic and computational technologies to discern historical patterns in the DNA of people from around the world. Field research conducted by 10 institutions worldwide, funded by the Waitt Family Foundation, is at the core of the five-year project. Spencer Wells, Ph.D., Genographic Project director, and Ajay Royyuru, Ph.D., chief IBM scientist for the Genographic Project, discuss their hopes and expectations for the project. 1. Explain the importance to you of having these global organizations, National Geographic and IBM, along with the Waitt Family Foundation, as collaborators on the Genographic Project. The Waitt Family Foundation has given us the critical funding we need to launch the field research, which is the core of the project. They had the foresight and chutzpah to take a chance on the project at an early stage in its development, and we are deeply indebted to them.
Africa Conferences At The University Of Texas At Austin Click here to become a sponsor for the 2004 africa Conference. we, the indigenous peoples, walk to the future in the footprints of our ancestors. http://www.utexas.edu/conferences/africa/2004/start.html
Extractions: March 26-28 Many Thanks to our Sponsors Convened by Dr. Toyin Falola Coordinated by Ann Genova Department of History Department of Theatre and Dance Center of African and African-American Studies ... Department. of Technology, Literacy, and Culture The Louann and Larry Temple Fund, English Department School of Music College of Fine Arts College of Liberal Arts The Frances Higginbothom Nalle Fund, History Department Office of the Dean of Students Department of Government University Co-op Click here to become a sponsor for the 2004 Africa Conference. Texas Cowboys Lectureship Invocation: Professor Toyin Falola, Elders, Educators, Ladies, Gentlemen, and Students It is a very great honor for me to be invited to give the Invocation for this Conference on Perspectives on Yoruba History and Culture. I am a descendant of Yoruba people that were brought to the Western Hemisphere as slaves and free men and women. The trans- Atlantic Slave trade, unfortunately contributed to the mis-conception that the culture, political structures, and spirituality of the many ethnic groups that constitute the peoples of Yorubaland was primitive and had little value to offer the world . For hundreds of years academicians ignored the complexity of Yoruba life and thought. Today, we begin a three-day journey that will reveal only a small percentage of the contributions Yoruba people have made to the evolution of humanity. I thank the University of Texas and Professor Toyin Falola for providing a forum for all of us to hear, and explore the history, intellect and spiritual perspectives of my ancestors. At the most basic level, the appeal of this conference is as complex as our history and our perspectives vary.
Extractions: Dear Mr. Wolfensohn, Request for effective public consultation on the next draft of the World Bank's Revised Indigenous Peoples Policy (OP/BP4.10) We, the undersigned leaders and representatives of indigenous peoples from all continents of the world present here at the World Parks Congress in Durban, South Africa, are writing to ask you for clarification on the Bank's plans for the final stages of the revision of its Operational Policy on Indigenous Peoples (OP/BP4.10). Above all, we write to urge you to ensure that adequate time is allocated to foster an inclusive and wide-ranging public discussion on the next revised draft of this important policy. Having received numerous communications from the indigenous movement over the last few years on the matter of the revision of World Bank Operational Directive 4.20 (OD4.20), you will be fully aware of the importance we attach to this policy revision process, and of our serious outstanding concerns regarding the March 2001 draft revised policy, which failed to uphold our fundamental human rights as indigenous peoples. In October 2002, while attending a Roundtable discussion with Bank staff about the policy revision, indigenous representatives from Africa, Asia and Latin America received a public assurance from Vice-President Ian Johnson that the policy would be re-written and that the next draft of the policy would be placed in the public domain for further external scrutiny and comment.
WISE NC: URANIUM VS INDIGENOUS PEOPLES PROJECT 1997 we plan to invite six indigenous peoples representatives from africa, Australia, Canada, South America, Tibet, and the United States. http://www10.antenna.nl/wise/465/4613.html
Extractions: published by WISE News Communique on January 24, 1997 The Indigenous Peoples Support Group of For Mother Earth in Belgium decided to work with priority on gathering information on the issue of uranium mining vs. Indigenous People. (465.4613)WISE Amsterdam -As we all know, uranium was and is the fuel for nuclear testing, nuclear bombs and atomic power. Discovered in 1789, uranium today is portrayed by the nuclear industry and many governments as necessary for our security and welfare. However, we have learned that uranium is a deadly metal: the first step in an evil nuclear chain. Few people have received comprehensive information on the issue of uranium mining. And even fewer people know about the consequences of u-mining for Indigenous People around the globe. Uranium mining literally creates mountains of nuclear waste. Within the nuclear chain, the most voluminous radioactive waste is produced by uranium mining and milling. To make a difference we plan to: Publish a book In summer 1997 we wish to publish a book gathering comprehensive information on uranium mining activities around the world vs. Indigenous People, and deepen the work that was started on this issue by the organizers of the World Uranium Hearing in Salzburg 1992. An introduction should give the reader some insight on uranium mining, its place in the nuclear cycle, the effects on environment and health, and give an introduction on the global uranium market (supply and demand). In separate chapters, we wish to have a closer look on uranium mining in different continents, and gather facts on the many cases of opposition by the traditional caretakers of the land, the Indigenous Peoples. We are looking for guest writers to make this booka reality. Hopefully, we will find many local people who wish to contribute. Please feel invited to contribute, or make suggestions!
Indigenous And Blacks Speak Out Against Racism In The Americas Together, as blacks and indigenous peoples, we must work to rescue our spirituality, we must also come together with peoples of africa and Asia in their http://www.epica.org/Library/indigenous/south.htm
Extractions: On September 23-29, 1990, 125 representatives of black, indigenous, peasant, Church and solidarity movements from twenty countries of the Americas met in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil at the first Inter-Continental Consultation of Indigenous and Black Peoples on Racism in the Americas. They met to reflect on the meaning and challenge of the Quincentenary. The following are excerpts from their final statement. We gather at a critical moment in history. Five hundred years of European presence in the Americas has resulted in the complete extermination of hundreds of indigenous nations and the impoverishment of hundreds of others, the enslavement of millions of people of African descent, and the dehumanizing servitude of and racism against these groups throughout the five centuries. We further recognize that Japanese corporations, with the encouragement of national governments, are engaged in capital intensive projects which exploit the resources of Latin America and lead to the destruction of indigenous and black communities and the theft of their lands and resources. Transnational corporations are draining our natural resources and ravaging our environment. The current economic crisis is causing our people to lose the few social, cultural and political gains we have achieved through the centuries. We have consistently been denied our right to exercise political power, and many who struggle for fundamental human rights pay with their lives. There is not a single country in the Americas where human rights have not been violated. In Central America the people have suffered ten years of continuous war. Their governments have sanctioned the torture, disappearance and mass murder of citizens.
