FIU Libraries: Indigenous Peoples of the World: Start Here!

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Global Indigenous Forum
FIU's mission of the Global Indigenous Forum is to bring global Indigenous issues, voices and awareness to the campus and world community through activities and academic programs.

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The Indigenous World - Annual Publication that contains a comprehensive update on the current situation of indigenous peoples and their human rights, and provides an overview of the most important developments in international and regional processes.

Indigenous Peoples, Democracy and Political Participation
From the Political Database of the Americas.

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International Journal of Critical Indigenous Studies
Peer-reviewed journal that disseminates scholarship across the Humanities, Social Sciences, Health Sciences, Law and Education in the field of Indigenous Studies. Indigenous scholars from around the world share common experiences of colonisation.
AlterNative: An International Journal of Indigenous Peoples
A peer-reviewed interdisciplinary journal with the aim to present indigenous worldviews and scholarly research from native indigenous perspectives from around the world.
NAISA: Native American and Indigenous Studies Association
Become a member of NAISA for access to this journal which is published twice a year by the University of Minnesota Press, and has as its mandate a focus on publishing the best interdisciplinary scholarship in international Native American and Indigenous Studies.
International Indigenous Policy Journal
An editorial and advisory board made up of 40 experts in Indigenous issues leads this peer-reviewed journal. Regionally, they represent North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
IIPJ is a peer-reviewed, policy-relevant research journal addressing issues pertaining to Indigenous peoples throughout the world.

United Nations Resources

Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
The Permanent Forum is an advisory body to the Economic and Social Council with a mandate to discuss indigenous issues related to economic and social development, culture, the environment, education, health and human rights.
Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People
The Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples was adopted by the General Assembly on Thursday, 13 September 2007. Scroll down for the PDF of the declaration.
State of the World's Indigenous People
Discusses many of the issues addressed by the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Divided into 7 chapters; download the entire book or read individual chapters.
Library & Documents
Find a number of publications including items about indigenous women and adolescents.

Organizations

Indigenous Peoples
From the World Bank, be sure to check out the Research link for current reports.
Native Planet
Dedicated to the worldwide preservation of threatened indigenous cultures. Be sure to check out the Indigenous Mapping Database.
First Peoples Worldwide
his organization focuses on funding local development projects in indigenous communities all over the world.
International Indian Treaty Council
IITC is an organization of Indigenous Peoples from North, Central, South America, the Caribbean and the Pacific working for the Sovereignty and Self Determination of Indigenous Peoples and the recognition and protection of Indigenous Rights, Treaties, Traditional Cultures and Sacred Lands.
Cultural Survival

American Indian Experience: The American Mosaic This link opens in a new window
Historical accounts and cultural information about the indigenous peoples of North America; Includes reference content, primary source documents, images, videos, maps, chronologies, and more.
Indigenous Peoples: North America This link opens in a new window
Collection of primary sources covering the historical experiences, cultural traditions and innovations, and political status of Indigenous Peoples in the United States and Canada.

Indigenous Peoples from Government of Canada
Provides basic information on indigenous populations in Canada

Sabin Americana, 1500-1926 This link opens in a new window
Online collection of books, pamphlets, serials and other works about the Americas, from the time of their discovery to the early 1900s; Covers the areas of discovery and exploration, pioneering and westward expansion, the U.S. Civil War and other military actions, Native Americans, slavery and abolition, religious history and more.
American Indian Movement and Native American Radicalism Hosting This link opens in a new window
This collection includes the extensive FBI documentation on the evolution of AIM as an organization of social protest. In addition, there is documentation on the 1973 Wounded Knee Stand-off. Informant reports and materials collected by the Extremist Intelligence Section of the FBI provide unparalleled insight into the motives, actions, and leadership of AIM and the development of Native American radicalism.
War Department and Indian Affairs, 1800-1824 This link opens in a new window
This collection consists of the letters received by and letters sent to the War Department, including correspondence from Indian superintendents and agents, factors of trading posts, Territorial and State governors, military commanders, Indians, missionaries, treaty and other commissioners, Treasury Department officials, and persons having commercial dealings with the War Department, and other public and private individuals.

Americas in World Religions
Chapter called Americas in World Religions: Belief, Culture, and Controversy.
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Ross, Leslie D. (2015).Ross, Leslie D. (2015). Americas. In World Religions: Belief, Culture, and Controversy. Retrieved April 20, 2015, from http://religion2.abc-clio.com/ Retrieved April 20, 2015, from http://religion2.abc-clio.com/

Organizations

National NAGPRA
The National NAGPRA program works with lineal descendants, Indian tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, museums, and Federal agencies to support NAGPRA implementation nation-wide.
National Congress of American Indians
NCAI founded in 1944, is the oldest, largest and most representative American Indian and Alaska Native organization serving the broad interests of tribal governments and communities.
Native American and Indigenous Studies Association
A professional organization for scholars, graduate students, independent researchers, and community members dedicated and interested in all aspects of indigenous studies.
Aboriginal Professional Association of Canada
Professional organization in Canada that supports and promotes leadership in the Aboriginal professional community.

Latino American Experience: The American Mosaic This link opens in a new window
Resource dedicated to the history and culture of Latinos; Includes primary source documents like maps, images, audio clips, interviews, music files, speeches, documents, links to relevant websites and other material.

Latin America & Caribbean Databases
Find more than 50 databases focusing on Latin America & the Caribbean.

Africa & African Diaspora
Find more than 40 databases focusing on Africa & the African Diaspora.
Africa in World Religions
Chapter called Africa in World Religions: Belief, Culture, and Controversy.
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Anderson, Allan H. (2015). Africa. In World Religions: Belief, Culture, and Controversy. Retrieved April 20, 2015, from http://religion2.abc-clio.com/

Australian Aboriginal Studies
Click the link to Academic OneFile to search this journal.
Waitangi Tribunal
The Waitangi Tribunal was established in 1975 by the Treaty of Waitangi Act 1975. The Tribunal is a permanent commission of inquiry charged with making recommendations on claims brought by Māori relating to actions or omissions of the Crown, which breach the promises made in the Treaty of Waitangi.
Katoa Ltd
a Māori - indigenous research organisation that undertakes Kaupapa Māori (by Māori, for Māori) research and evaluation.

Asian Studies

Europe in World Religions
Chapter called Europe in World Religions: Belief, Culture, and Controversy.
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Strmiska, Michael F. (2015). Europe. In World Religions: Belief, Culture, and Controversy. Retrieved April 20, 2015, from http://religion2.abc-clio.com/

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