Indigenous peoples

International Norm: Rights of Indigenous People 1. Introduction More than 370 million people in over 90 countries (representing 5,000 different cultures) identify as indigenous people. They comprise 5% of the global population, and 15% of the world’s poor. Still, some countries deny the existence of indigenous peoples within their territory or argue that “all their citizens are indigenous“ (Dahl 5). Some groups of indigenous people are so small that their languages and cultures are…

It is crucial to preface this essay with my social location. In doing so I am able to acknowledge my own socialization within our colonial state. I am determined to be an alley with the Indigenous people I share the land and resources with, I respectfully acknowledge Indigenous sovereign rights to this land known as Canada. With this being said, I am a Caucasian women of Ukrainian descent. I would like to insist the reader understand my perspective is one of privilege dictated by the color of my…

Genocide against indigenous communities is woven into the history of colonial imperialism. During European colonialism, indigenous people were condemned to death and genocidal actions by nature of their race. Indigenous peoples are distinct people who have a historical connection that developed with their territories pre-colonial invasions (Jones 105). Colonialism and imperialism went hand in hand during the 17th to 19th centuries. Colonialism is the practice of obtaining political control over…

and exotification of Indigenous peoples within Canadian towns was common during the span of McKenzie’s life and benefitted Canada’s Euro-Canadian classes in several ways. Indigenous peoples were believed to be lower-class and uncivilized throughout Canada, by the crown, the government, the media, higher-class or affluent individuals and much of society. Simultaneously erasing and exotifying Indigenous peoples suggested to the public that the ‘old ways’ of Indigenous peoples were being ‘civilized…

Indigenous Tribe Report: Haida People The Haida people are an indigenous tribe that spans the international boundary between British Columbia, Canada, and Alaska, United States. They also live on two large and many smaller islands, known as Haida Gwaii (which means island of the people). They also live in southeast Alaska. They conduct regular trade with Russia, Spain, Britain, and the U.S., as well as fur and whale traders. On the islands they have many fortifications to defend themselves if…

devastating consequences on Original Peoples in North America I did not make the connections on a global scale. Now it is easy to see the common paths of destruction colonization uses to divide the human family. When greed and a thirst for power become the backbone of a community morals get put aside in a desperate quest for wealth. This creates a class struggle that places all of the power in the hands of those with money. The race to wealth robbed Original Peoples around the world of their…

Colonization has had a great impact on the lives of Indigenous people. Since the first European settlers came to Canada, the way of life, traditions, and culture of Indigenous people have been threatened. Additionally, their mental and physical health have been impacted by methods of assimilation and government policies . Numerous diseases were introduced to Native communities thanks to the contact with Europeans . However, the social conditions of Indigenous people also contributed to the…

The overrepresentation of indigenous people is a substantial issue in our country that requires attention in order to maintain a positive relationship with the Aboriginals and remove any negative stigmatization against the indigenous culture (Welsh & Ogloff, 2008, pp. 492-494). This remains an issue in our society because there are increasing numbers of indigenous people in prison throughout the provinces due to systemic racism within the legal system, crimes committed due to socioeconomic…

Colombia, was host to a broad range of indigenous peoples, with a population size ranging from 850,000 to four million – according to historian estimates. Additionally, these indigenous populations had varying levels of civilization: on one end of the spectrum, there existed hunter-gatherer groups living in the tropical rain forest, and on the other advanced groups such as the Tairona and Muisca, living at high altitudes. In between, there were several organized indigenous groups called…

increase in racial discrimination as racial tensions have become amplified in Canada from the persisting effects of the relocation of the indigenous people in 1953. This paper will explore the lasting effects of forced relocation the indigenous people in regards to the Blauner Hypothesis and the deconstruction of the productive family unit. More then 40% of indigenous people are unemployed and experience much higher rates of suicide, alcoholism, and drug use. This paper will examine the…