The Human Rights Situation Of Indigenous Peoples In Africa. Rights Fund for indigenous peoples, which have helped to sponsor our trip to Geneva. we look forward to the future when more delegates from africa will be able http://www.cwis.org/fwj/22/hra.htm
Extractions: Working Group on Indigenous Populations in Genéve, Switzerland on August 3, 1989. Madam Chairperson, fellow representatives and friends in the struggles of indigenous peoples rights, first, I convey from Africa the message of unity and resolute determination to consolidate the strive for our common course. I have learnt that this is the first time that representatives of any community in Africa have been able to attend this very important forum. This is a historic moment for us. We are only two in attendance, both from Tanzania, of the Haxza and Maasai communities. I take this opportunity to express our very profound appreciation of the generosity of the United Nations Voluntary Fund and the NGO Human Rights Fund for Indigenous Peoples, which have helped to sponsor our trip to Geneva. We look forward to the future when more delegates from Africa will be able to make use of this valuable forum. Also would you please accept my wish for your attention and time to introduce our plight and to provide you with some basic information about the situation in Africa, which has not been aired in this forum before. The environment for human rights in Africa is severely polluted by the ramifications of colonialism and neo-colonial social and economic relationships in which we are compelled to pursue our development and sovereignty in a global system replete with injustices and exploitation. Let us keep in mind the fact that the over whelming majority of African countries attainted political independence only in the decade of the 1960s. That is, most have existed sovereign political entities for a period of less than three decades. And indeed the process of decolonialization is still in progress in Africa. The struggle of peoples of South Africa against direct and indirect bondage of apartheid allied with the might of Western economic hegemony provides ample testimony of the agonies of Africa in its determination to overcome the inhumanities of colonialism and neo-colonialism.
Defining 'Indigenous People' The former we generally include; the latter we generally reject. In africa it is particularly difficult to distinguish between indigenous peoples and other http://www.nativeweb.org/info/indigenousdefined.html
Extractions: David Maybury-Lewis, Indigenous Peoples, Ethnic Groups, and the State NativeWeb strives to provide quality content by and about indigenous peoples around the world. This means that we examine suggested site links to determine whether and how they relate to indigenous peoples. The difference between 'indigenous peoples' and 'ethnic groups' or 'minority groups' is sometimes difficult to determine. NativeWeb generally tries to err on the side of inclusion in deciding whether a suggested site is suitable for the database. Nevertheless, NativeWeb must respect some limits to maintain integrity and coherence. We have found that there is a spectrum ranging from sites directly related to peoples who have the distinction of living in their own lands since 'time immemorial' [indigenous peoples] to sites that relate to groups whose only distinction is that they are marginalized in the countries where they live [minority groups]. The former we generally include; the latter we generally reject. In the middle of this spectrum are a variety of sites that require careful analysis to decide whether they are proper to include in NativeWeb. The fact that a site relates to people who are ethnically or culturally different from the 'mainstream' of the country where they live does not necessarily mean the site relates to 'indigenous peoples.'
The Kimberley Declaration indigenous peoples Summit on Sustainable Development KhoiSan Territory Kimberley, South africa, 20-23 August 2002 we, the indigenous peoples, walk to the http://www.quechuanetwork.org/yachaywasi/The_Kimberley_Declaration.htm
South Africa's Indigenous People Condemn Bushman Evictions Community Development, another indigenous organisation, added, Like our peoples, KhoiSan, Tswana, Sotho and other african peoples of South africa, we were http://www.survival-international.org/bushman_040119.htm
Extractions: South Africa's indigenous people condemn Bushman evictions The Northern Cape Khoisan Council is an alliance of first people organisations in the Northern Cape consisting of the San, Nama, Korana, Griqua and Cape Khoi groups. Indigenous peoples worldwide have expressed their solidarity with the Gana and Gwi since they were evicted from their ancestral land in 2002. Representatives of the Innu in Canada, the Ogiek in Kenya, the Yanomami in Brazil and the Aborigines in Australia have strongly condemned the evictions. Photos and footage available. For more information contact Miriam Ross on (+44) (0)20 7687 8734 or email mr@survival-international.org If you would like to receive Survival's press releases by email please register your details by clicking here
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES: Women In Limelight At U.N. Forum our children and our husbands, said Ekundanayo, although we are not on the Middle East, conflicts that affect indigenous peoples in africa, Asia and Latin http://ipsnews.net/interna.asp?idnews=23678
Indigenous Peoples' International Summit On Sustainable Development, Kimberly, S Tribal Ink News Network. we serve as a media bridge for the future children, the tribal people of our ancient past and the present modern world. indigenous peoples all over the world gather in Kimberley, South africa to hold the indigenous peoples' International Summit on http://www.tribalink.org/../pressrelease/Indigenous.htm
Extractions: We serve as a media bridge for the future children, the tribal people of our ancient past and the present modern world. Indigenous Peoples' International Summit on Sustainable Development, Kimberly, South Africa, 20 - 23 August 2002 Indigenous peoples all over the world gather in Kimberley, South Africa to hold the Indigenous Peoples' International Summit on Sustainable Development. Set for August 20 - 23, 2002, the conference aims to "bring together indigenous peoples from all parts of the world to share their perspectives on sustainable development and their contributions in achieving this."
RIGHTS: Indigenous Peoples Push For Restitution important challenge facing conservation in africa is conflict. that there were no indigenous people in Kenya we denounce Leakey s assertion that there are http://ipsnews.net/interna.asp?idnews=20351
Miss Indigenous Peoples World Beauty Pageant ancient Israelite tribe that moved to africa s west Coast Should the reigning Miss indigenous peoples fail to fulfill her we fully expect to see Miss Aztec and http://www.unclemelon.com/miss_native_world.html
Extractions: Every Miss Indignenous Peoples World Beauty titleholder is proud of her individual heritage but recognizes the importance of being beautiful no matter what the color of her skin, or how many rings are in her nose. The mission of the Miss Indigenous Peoples World Beauty Pageant is to find these women and give them scholarship money in exchange for parading them around in bikinis and other hot outfits. The story of Miss Indigenous Peoples U.S.A. 2004 begins in the summer of 2003 at a reservation casino in the Navajo Nation. Seventy-three Injun' squaws and an eskimo came together to compete in a variety of competitions including Looking Hot in a Buckskin, Looking Hot Sellin' Tax-free Smokes and Looking Hot while Singing "Wind Beneath My Wings" slightly out of tune.
IP Caucus Statement On The WSSD came here to Johannesburg we had our own indigenous peoples International Summit on Sustainable Development which was held in Kimberly, South africa from 19 http://www.tebtebba.org/tebtebba_files/wssd/wssdipsttmnt.html
Extractions: Indigenous peoples trodded many paths from Rio to Johannesburg. From our communities we had to attend other UN conferences and Summits not only on sustainable development, but also on social development, women, racism and many more. A few of us even went to the WTO Ministerial meetings. We had to bring the messages of our indigenous nations, tribes, organizations and communities directly to the governments of the world. Our key message in all these events is to ask the world to recognize Indigenous Peoples' Rights to self-determination and our rights to our territories, our cultures and our traditional knowledge. A major step in the achievement of sustainable development is the recognition of our rights. You have the power promote and recognize our rights and to change an unsustainable world to one which is sustainable, just and democratic. You only have to demonstrate the political will and courage to do this. We 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.
Extractions: (Return to updates page) INDIGENOUS PEOPLES CAUCUS STATEMENT AT THE WORLD SUMMIT ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Johannesburg, South Africa 4 September 2002 by Victoria Tauli Corpuz Executive Director, TEBTEBBA Foundation (Indigenous Peoples International Centre for Policy Research and Education,Philippines) Indigenous peoples trodded many paths from Rio to Johannesburg. From our communities we had to attend other UN conferences and Summits not only on sustainable development, but also on social development, women, racism and many more. A few of us even went to the WTO Ministerial meetings. We had to bring the messages of our indigenous nations, tribes, organizations and communities directly to the governments of the world. Our key message in all these events is to ask the world to recognize Indigenous Peoples Rights to self-determination and our rights to our territories, our cultures and our traditional knowledge. A major step in the achievement of sustainable development is the recognition of our rights. You have the power promote and recognize our rights and to change an unsustainable world to one which is sustainable, just and democratic. You only have to demonstrate the political will and courage to do this. We 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
Extractions: Page 01 Introduction: Information on Indigenous Peoples in Africa Page 02 Conservation bodies, SANP; Historical background on parks and protected areas Page 03 The Interim Indigenous Peoples and Parks Working Group (IPPWG) Page 04 Parks Summary, Details and Map Page 05 In Detail: (Augrabies, Kgalagadi, Knersvlakte) Page 06 Extending benefits beyond Park Boundaries Page 07 SA's Submission to the Indigenous Caucus at the WPC, DURBAN, 8-17 Sept 2003 Page 08 Composition of the Interim Indigenous Peoples and Parks Working Group Respectful, open and honest communication is central to building constructive relationships between Park authorities and Indigenous Peoples living in and around Parks and protected areas in South Africa. Free and informed prior consent is crucial to respectful communication. It involves transparent consultations at the earliest stages before any undertaking is planned. It must also ensure that we understand the full implications of any proposal and that we are free to decide for ourselves which course of action we want taken.
Extractions: Page 01 Introduction: Information on Indigenous Peoples in Africa Page 02 Conservation bodies, SANP; Historical background on parks and protected areas Page 03 The Interim Indigenous Peoples and Parks Working Group (IPPWG) Page 04 Parks Summary, Details and Map Page 05 In Detail: (Augrabies, Kgalagadi, Knersvlakte) Page 06 Extending benefits beyond Park Boundaries Page 07 SA's Submission to the Indigenous Caucus at the WPC, DURBAN, 8-17 Sept 2003 Page 08 Composition of the Interim Indigenous Peoples and Parks Working Group Page 03: The Interim Indigenous Peoples and Parks Working Group (IPPWG) The Interim Indigenous Peoples and Parks Working Group (IPPWG) Encourage co-operation and unity of intent and action amongst indigenous communities living within or close to National Parks and protected areas, Develop a common policy position on parks and protected areas amongst indigenous peoples in South Africa and the region so we speak with one voice
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://www.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 Peoples International Summit On Sustainable Summit which took place in Johannesburg, South africa, from 26 which are vital to the survival of indigenous peoples. we reaffirm the vital role of the indigenous http://www.nciv.net/Frans/wssd/inheems.htm
Indigenous Peoples International Summit On Sustainable Summit we need respect, protection and a say in development More than 200 indigenous peoples from all over the Recreational Centre in Kimberley, South africa to hold http://www.nciv.net/spaans/wssd/inheems.htm
Indigenous Peoples africa. african Documents. african National Congress. indigenous peoples Rights Question in africa. we apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused. http://www.smc.qld.edu.au/indilink.htm
The Whitlam Institute: Its Time: Issue 7: Post Colonial Dialogues in which the economic institutions we develop do the recognition of Australian indigenous peoples is important colonial development strategy for South africa. http://www.whitlam.org/its_time/7/postcolonial.html
Extractions: Thabisa Bata, Secretary and Mandisi Aplom, Coordinator, Ginsburg Youth Council 'We have the chance to see anew the problems of our peoples', Dr.Xolela Mangcu, Executive Director of the Steve Biko Foundation said on 8 July. In this respect the Learning from the Past, Thinking about the Future conference represented the beginning of new dialogues between South African and Australian indigenous peoples. The conference explored the terms on which there could be a closer working relationship between Indigenous Australia and the philanthropic and corporate community. 'The issue is to escape the strait jacket of our colonial past', Dr. Mangcu said. 'The cultural base of our people has been under assault and this is what above all we must recapture'. 'The language of results is not the answer because it denies the importance of recapturing our culture, identity and memories which bore the full assault of colonialism'. The key challenge economically is to develop a situation in which the economic institutions we develop do not create dependency.
Government In Africa it the United Nations does this mean that we are not the leaders of many different countries where indigenous peoples are oppressed Government in africa page 2 http://www.geoclan.com/politics/articles/04/april/afgov1.htm
Extractions: Home Links About us Contact us Today is: Government in Africa By Yunus Rafiq I am Lesikar Ole Ngila, a Maasai from East Africa. I have a question that I want to ask our elders, brothers and sisters who have been working for many years, and are still working today, to study different human societies. Forgive me for asking this question, but it's one that my father in the village once asked me: What is the meaning of `government'? I gave him the answer that I thought: the way I see it, serikali (government) means a cruel secret (siri kali). It is a cruel secret because they are people who take things that are not true, and make them true. They take things that are wrong and make them right, but only as long as they are the ones doing them. If ordinary people do them, we can be imprisoned, tortured and killed.
First Peoples Worldwide and selfgovernance issues facing indigenous people today the United States, Canada, Australia, and southern africa. Gradually as we expand our field sites and http://www.firstnations.org/Main/1stpepww.htm
Extractions: To create an Indigenous-controlled international organization that advocates for Indigenous self-governance and assists in the delivery of culturally appropriate economic development. Summary The United Nations estimates that Indigenous peoples number approximately 300 million in more than 70 countries. For example, it is now generally accepted that there are Indigenous peoples in the Americas, Asia, Africa, the South Pacific (including Australia and New Zealand) and parts of Europe. Many of these Indigenous peoples remain isolated from the dominant societies of their own nation states. Many continue to be discriminated against solely as a result of their Indigenous status and unique world view. Many communities are just beginning the long, arduous journey toward self-governance and meaningful economic development and are looking for lessons and models from other Indigenous groups. In the last several years, First Nations Development Institute, a Native American grantmaker and technical assistance organization, has received numerous requests for financial and technical assistance from Indigenous groups in Africa, Australia, Russia and Latin America. These groups want to design and implement their own development projects and programs. They are interested in how "we made it work" and in what we have learned in more than 18 years of trial and error. In response, First Nations Development Institute has developed an international program called First Peoples Worldwide which will eventually spin off into a separate international organization. The goals of FPW are:
Extractions: home key issues history timeline ... the atomic bomb the hydrogen bomb the oppenheimer affair the cuban missile crisis non-proliferation treaty comprehensive test ban treaty ... contact us All statements have been coordinated and drafted by a wide range of NGOs. They were prepared with the intention of expressing the broadest possible range of views. For more information about the analysis and recommendations contained in these statements, please contact the convenor(s) listed at the end of each paper.
