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The Resurgence of Indigenous Knowledge

2020

Author(s): Johnston LJ

Science and Nonduality is a community inspired by timeless wisdom, informed by cutting-edge science, and grounded in direct experience. We come together in an open-hearted exploration while celebrating our humanity.

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The Importance of Indigenous Rights and Knowledge in Conservation

2017

Author(s): IUCN, International Union for Conservation of Nature

Indigenous leaders and other participants at the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2016 discuss the value of indigenous rights, knowledge and leadership in creating more sustainable ways of life on Earth.

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Research Papers/Articles
Analysis of Intellectual Property Law Gaps in Ethiopia and Beyond

2019

Author(s): Boki I

This paper analyzed the legal protection accorded to IK at international, regional and national level with particular emphasis to the legal gaps within Ethiopia’s Intellectual Property (IP) legal frameworks. This paper found that there are legal gaps/lacuna within the existing IP laws and other related laws which aimed at protecting knowledge, innovations and practices in general and with regard to the protection of IK in particular.

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Indigenous Research as Storytelling

2017

Author(s): Abigail

Ms Abigail Echo-Hawk, Director of the Urban Indian Health Institute, through this video discussed research from the perspective of traditional storytelling.

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This paper was prepared to outline how the work of peace can be a foundation for defining work in Indigenous Psychology.

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Rebuilding Sustainable Indigenous Communities

2011

Author(s): Cajete G

The series aimed at recreating indigenous education by integrating and applying principles of sustainability along with appropriate traditional environmental knowledge.

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This paper discusses essential characteristics of effective knowledge translation practices and presents two examples of best practices of knowledge translation in indigenous contexts.

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This article narrates the stories of two Native American women who are using their power and privilege as it intersects with lived experience to bring awareness to the epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW). The article brings light to what drives them to promote social justice movements and how they work to institute positive change.

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Indigenous Peoples of the Caribbean: A Focus on the Taíno

2020

Author(s): Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning (JCAL) ​

In this online presentation, internationally renowned advocate, artist, and educator, Mr Roberto Múkaro Borrero provided viewers with an introductory look at the history, culture and contemporary issues of the Taíno People. This lecture presentation was followed by a Q & A session.

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Research Papers/Articles
Addressing the Suppressed Epidemic: Violence Against Indigenous Women

2019

Author(s): Young AR

This purpose of this article is to explore issues relevant to understanding the current high rates of the intergenerational suppressed epidemic of violence against indigenous women and how the general public can use this information to aid in lowering this epidemic.