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Indigenous Studies

This organization provides information on the struggles of indigenous peoples around the world.

1. What are the main goals of the Center for World Indigenous Studies?




2. Look through "Internationally Focused Documents." Give some examples of indigenous peoples forming organizations. Also examine how these groups have lobbied international governmental organizations in order to obtain their objectives.




3. Now go to "United Nations Documents." How has the UN been involved in protecting indigenous rights? How effective has the UN been in this area?




4. Click on "Treaties, Agreements, and Other Constructive Arrangements." Describe at least three examples found here, each from a different category.




5. In what ways have indigenous peoples attempted to develop and use international law to achieve their objectives? Overall, how successful have they been?