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This study was mainly conducted to study and to document the intangible cultural heritages of the Oromo in the Jidda district of North Shewa Zone. The study result revealed that Oromo society is rich in intangible cultural heritages, namely, oral traditions, performed arts, social practice, global and natural knowledge and traditional crafts that contribute in shaping and reflection of Oromo identity.

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This article aims at analyzing the situation of women’s rights enshrined in the indigenous Gada system of the Guji Oromo of Southern Ethiopia. The paper recommends that the women’s right enshrined in the Guji Oromo Gada system is viable and needs to be recognized and encouraged.

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This paper uses environmental ethics to identify the role of indigenous ethical values for the protection of the environment in Ethiopia. Currently attempts are made to find sustainable ways of relating to the environment. The paper as such demonstrates the vitality of such ethical values in comparison with modern ethical systems that are narrowly focused on the instrumental control over the environment.

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Journals
Journal of Indigenous Research

2015

Publisher/Organisation: Utah State University

This peer reviewed Journal was created in response to community requests for information about research that has been conducted among their people. In addition, articles may be summaries of research that have already been published so we can share what has been completed with the communities.

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This article study the initiative of the Cultural and Health Tribal institutional review boards (IRBs) for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) in reviewing academic research among the Tribe.

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Journals
Indigenous Knowledge

2014

Publisher/Organisation: Allameh Tabataba’i University Press

The main objective of Indigenous Knowledge is to provide an intellectual platform for national and international researchers to discuss their most recent findings related to different types of indigenous knowledge. By doing so, the journal hopes to improve the status of the field in Iran and in the world and to find solutions to theoretical and practical problems the profession is faced with.

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Journals
Turtle Island Journal of Indigenous Health

2020

Publisher/Organisation: Turtle Island Journal of Indigenous Health

The Journal honours all Indigenous ways of knowing, whether they flow from Turtle Island or other homelands, and presents scholarly research that is clearly informed by these ways of knowing. The Journal offers a forum for dialogue and knowledge translation between academia, Indigenous communities and broader society.

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Research Papers/Articles
The Indigenous Knowledge of Camel Husbandry in Kalkooyi Nomads Territory

2023

Author(s): Sarvestani AA, Barani H, gooya A

The study aimed to identify the indigenous knowledge of camel husbandry in the territory of Kalkuyee nomads in Masileh plain of Qom province, who have a long history of camel husbandry in this region.

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Reports
Biodiversity Credits: A Guide to Support Early Use with High Integrity

2023

Author(s): World Economic Forum

Improper use of biodiversity credits may harm nature and local communities, as well as exposing buyers to strategic, operational and reputational risks. This report offers initial guidance for companies to take early action with high integrity on biodiversity credits while standards and advice are evolving

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Research Papers/Articles
Traditional Methods of Performing the Art of Balochi Embroidery in Non-Native Clothing Design

2023

Author(s): Saedi F, Ghasemi M

The study used analytical-descriptive method to understand the division of patterns and techniques of Baloch sewing and how to implement the techniques according to the background fabric.